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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Italian Giltwood and Crystal Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Giltwood and Gilt-Metal Six-Light Chandelier with elegant crystal adornments. Chandelier features a central giltwood baluster column surrounded by six gracefully scrolled gil...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique 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.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th Century Dutch delftware cabinet or collectors plate. Marked The gilt Flower Pot factory Hand crafted tin glazed earthenware pottery Fully handpain...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Lithograph Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William E. Marshall, 1866
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William E. Marshall Engraving / Lithograph, 1866 image 15" x 19" frame 24.5" x 28.5 x .75" nice pressed wood frame - no glass "One of the best after-death portraits of Lincoln." "William Edgar Marshall 1837-1906, New York born painter and engraver. Marshall started his career as an engraver of pocket watch cases. In 1856, encouraged by his mentor, Cyrus Durand, who with his brother, Asher B. Durand, were important early banknote engravers, Marshall made his first engraved portraits - images of the Presidential candidates, James Buchanan and John Charles Fremont. The quality of these two images led to Marshall's appointment as the chief engraver at the American Bank Note Company in 1858. In 1862 he engraved a portrait of George Washington after a painting by Gilbert Stuart...
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1860s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and with oxidized mirror tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950 s American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Crystal Vase from the 1950's Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Bronze Center Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic glass top pedestal dining table or center table featuring a neoclassical Venetian grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted from cast bronzed metal with three mytholog...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French neoclassical style painted commode. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bronze Bench, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Console Table With Folding Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century French neoclassical console table crafted with meticulous attention to detail, finely carved all sides wooden frame, adorned with classical motifs. The console ta...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair Stained walnut Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support, Square seat, saber feet. England or Northern Europe, mid or late 19th century A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the Klismos chair...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental industrial bronze bar height counter measuring nearly 16 feet long. The bar height table crafted in the neoclassical taste was formerly a bank lobby...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Grandeur: Extensive Set of 33 Spode "Zeus in His Chariot" Dinner Plates (c. 1806–1820) An impressive and extensive set of 33 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Leopardo Fabric by the Yard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This listing is for one yard of Leopardo fabric.
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2010s Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim Red Velvet Interior. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term d...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19Thc Velvet Silk Pristine Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing log cabin / barn raising silk & velvet quilt is in amazing mint condition. This comes to us from a private family estate collection in Beverly Hills, California. The bac...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Baker Burl Wood Glass Vitrine, Collectors Edition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Baker Burl Wood Glass Vitrine—Collectors Edition is a beautifully made display cabinet, perfect for showcasing fine collectibles, art, books, and heirloom pieces. Standing 84 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep, it features an elegant burl wood veneer with brass-trimmed glass panels. The glass door measures 72.5 inches high and 25.5 inches wide, providing a clear and stylish view of the interior. Inside, there are three fitted glass shelves, each measuring 28 inches wide and 11 inches deep. The top shelf has 25 inches of clearance, the middle shelf 22.5 inches, and the bottom shelf 24 inches, with the option to accommodate up to three additional glass shelves for increased display capacity. Designed with both functionality and sophistication in mind, this vitrine is fitted with two interior lights, controlled by a switch located on the left middle shelf, ensuring that your displayed items are beautifully illuminated. Its classic and timeless design makes it a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. In well-cared-for vintage condition, this premium Baker display cabinet...
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Late 20th Century American 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 ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

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...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this exclusive and rare pair of fountains! A true rarity that you should consider if you're decorating a large and impressive garden. This pair of majestic Italian founta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Cement

Set Four Michael Taylor Metal Klismos Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four cast aluminum metal patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The chairs feature an iconic neoclassical Greco-Roman klismos design with saber le...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Niermann Weeks French Neoclassical Style Black Gold Tole Iron Planters - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of tall cast iron black and gold tole planters by Niermann Weeks. Niermann Weeks was very dedicated to brining authentic antique reproductions during the 80s/90s. Thes...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely modeled and cast gilt bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style measuring 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 in wide and 13 1/2 in deep.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blanc De Chine Italian Fruit Basket Topiary Table Lamps C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of tall 37 to the top of the finial table lamps with porcelain blanc de chine topiary in fruit baskets with a gilt band over the b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring escutcheons, 2 keyholes on the bottom drawer having marquetry overall inlaid with exo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Decorative Lacquered Portrait Figures Wood Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and fine lacquered wood box, is painted on both the sides with an elegant portrait of a woman and on the other side a dancer. The piece will be delivered with its certi...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Brass Gueridon in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style tripod gueridon is made of brass with round glass shelf on top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Square Small Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA by master upholsterers, this ottoman is thickly padded and tightly upholstered in geometric pattern fabric, featuring a delicate small welt finish for added ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Footed Danish Silver Plate Caster, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each of the neoclassical pair of 20th century Danish silver plated salt shakers stand on four acanthus-leafed feet. The surfaces are embellished with undulating ribbing. The bottoms ...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 18th c. Carved and Gilded Regence Wall Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elaborate gilded wall brackets having shaped platforms resting on scrolled supports with intricately carved acanthus decoration. French Regence period, circa 1720.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.13"W x 11.13"D x 4.5"H Very good vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six Michael Taylor designs Montecito dining armchairs (model #MTD-1078) featuring a dramatic black powder coated finish. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century Mahogany Dutch Rococo Bombe Kast or Linen Press, c. 1750
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite 18th century Dutch Bombe Kast or linen press in fine Cuban mahogany with all of the original bronze d'ore mounts. From the mid-1700s, this Kast stylistically follows the...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is vintage with no holes and lite wear. They are unmarked. Fabulous for a game table or sm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Very tall pair of Neoclassical-style, sterling silver, Corinthian Column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1967, William A. Humphries, Ltd. - maker. Each ca...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ralph Lauren Clivedon Tufted Black Leather Bed Queen Size
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren designed Clivedon Queen bed, Neo-Classical sleigh bed with scroll headboard and footboard upholstered in tufted supple black leather. Brass claw foot details and gilt ac...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian, Emiliana, Late Neoclassic Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Table, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
fairly straight forward rectangular 1-drawer walnut writing table until you notice the turning on the legs, there's a first time for everything and these are exceptional
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Style Walnut King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker furniture neoclassical style walnut king size headboard measuring 80" in width and standing 43" tall. Great vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Exotic French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and finest quality exotic orientalist motif French 19th century figural gilt and patinated bronze Candelabras on original marble bases.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Stained Oak Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Stained Oak Side Cabinet Loose shelf. Keyed Working lock. Measures 31.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 32" tall.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1910 Silver Plate Bronze and Hurricane Glass Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910 Hurricane glass sconces with silver plate bronze body, two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Saint Louis Crystal Water Jug
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Saint Louis Crystal Tommy pattern Water Jug with handle. It depict a clear crystal adorned with a cluster of diamonds cut pattern a...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes Measures 41.5" in width, 79" in depth and 38" in height and 17" Height footboard. Boxspring clearance is 8.5". Floor to to...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

After Barye (19th Century) And Guillemin, Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive After Alfred Barye (French 1839-1882) And Emile Guillemin (French 1841-1907), Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse, Coated Cast Metal Sculpture. "Cavalier Arabe”, which i...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Single Martini Tripod Hand Forged Hoof Feet Side Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single martini tripod hand forged hoof feet side table, in stock Hammered and forged iron iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fancy Pair of Crystal Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fancy pair of crystal and brass neoclassical style table lamps with custom silk shades. The columns look like corinthian columns.
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, 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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