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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
Period: 20th Century
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

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Metal

Italian Pietra Dura, Semi-Precious, Still Life Stones Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing work in semi precious stones in Hardstones or Pietra Dura work. Framed measures 21 x 24 inches. In back has a partial detail of stones and also origin of art work.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Precious Stone

Zabihi Collcetion Persian Malayer Tribal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer scatter size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century in blue, brown, sand, gray, and camel tones Measures: 4'7” x 7'3''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wool

Large Carved Stone Garden Capital
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Good semi antique carved stone Corinthian Style capital with fine form. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age and wear include edge wear and losses and some a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920’s leaded glass large light fixture with interior lights (3 available)
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Tiffany and Co Glazed Ceramic Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinguished cachepot, made in Italy exclusively for Tiffany & Co., is a refined example of neoclassical decorative arts. Crafted from white glazed ceramic, the planter feature...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

Neoclassical Style Ivory Color Alabaster Amphora Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style amphora-shaped ivory and light brown veined alabaster lamp, Italy, circa the 1930s. Impressive Italian Neoclassical style amphora-shaped lamp made of beautifully v...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Ornate Gilt Framed Oil Painting Floral Bouquet Still Life Signed James Moran
Located in Miami, FL
Large ornate gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting floral bouquet still life by American Artist James Moran. Skillfully applied textured flowers in a vas...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accesso...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Crystal footed drinking glasses, goblets. Crystal glasses with platinum silver rim. These crystal champagne glasses are a versatile home bar essential...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Flowers Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of flowes and leaves accentuating the top of the urn. The body of the lamp is mounted on ste...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster, Stone, Brass

French Bed Classical Style Burl Walnut Copper Brass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French walnut burl with copper roses decoration & brass bed. Made circa 1900 in the classical style The bedding must be custom made with a box spring of 59.61 x74.80 in. (190...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Copper

French Walnut Veneer Table, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

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

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (after Gianbologna) Origin France Circa 1900 Base of green Alpine marble...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI or Neoclassical style extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with ebonized wood an...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bronze Coffee Table with Black Portor Marble Top in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of bronze with a black Portor marble top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1920 s Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Very rare Archéologie future lighting Bowl by Christian Duc
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Duc (1947-2013) Archéologie future, Ca. 1987 Edition Delisle, Paris, France Provenance: Galerie Néotù, Paris Collection of a fashion designer, Paris Illuminated basin with ...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish, showing a Neoclassical style pedestal like ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

1920 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Miniature Toys Fruit Market Stand Artisan Made
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage miniature toys artisan made Fruit vegetables market stand. Lavishly decorated. Collectible
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Large Antique Oval Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique oval etched Venetian mirror. Stunning and large antique Neoclassical style oval etched Venetian beveled mirror with a square bow...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base. Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper

Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Form Table Lamps on Gold Gilt Wood Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, appr...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table with Pink/Gold Painted Carved Wood Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 36" W x 36" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Striking Wall Sconces of Sexy Male Torso
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handmade one of a kind wall sculpture sconce in the shape of a male torso that is electrified from behind. Plaster in a dark green made to look antique.
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1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage cast iron garden obelisk finials USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 23"H Very good vintage con...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The tiger velvet cushion and pillows could be Scalamandre, but I have no way of knowing for...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classically-Inspired Italian 1960 s Urn-Form Lamps with Lion Mask Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each in a rich egg yolk-yellow glaze with everted neck above an ovoid body with stylized laurel leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support res...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Weathered Stone Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or courtyard with this pair of elegant antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each shallow bowl-form urn is hand-carved from stone and rests on a...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Neoclassical French Gilt Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mounted chess storage box pedestal. This exquisite neoclassical French chess set...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. With original ivorine Globe-Wernicke Co of Lon...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Gate Leg Cocktail Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A versatile solid mahogany gate leg cocktail table. Made by one of the premier American furniture makers Baker. A perfect table when you want something not to large but want the opti...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Oak Wall Cabinet with Original Mirrored Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
This remarkable early 20th-century handcrafted wall cabinet is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid oak with a rich, warm patina, thi...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gilt Carved Mahogany Console Table by Maitland-Smith, Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive and richly detailed neoclassical-style console table by Maitland-Smith, handcrafted in the Philippines. This statement piece is constructed from solid mahogany and feat...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Ferehan Rug
Located in New York, NY
a small room intermediate size persian ferehan rug from the early 20th century. Details rug no. j4365 size 7' 1" x 10' 11" (216 x 333 cm)
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20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Height 152cm Width 87cm Depth at top and base plin...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Handmade American Square Quilt
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American square Quilt handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 4"
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Murano Blown Glass Cozeta Mini Ribbon Vase Blue/Green/Copper
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of Two Murano Hand-Blown Glass Cozeta Mini Ribbon Vases, Italy A charming set of two hand-blown Murano glass mini ribbon vases showcasing vibrant cobalt blue, emerald green, and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important and Very Rare Pair of Italian Life-Sized Carrara Marble Figures of Dancer Sculptures: Danzatrice con le Mani sui Fianchi Danzatrice col Dito al Mento ( Danci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of china with Greek key rim, service for 8 including dinner, salad, and bread plates By Nortitake Japan, Circa mid-20th century Dinner plate: 10" Salad plate: 8.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition and great subject, circa 1970's.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage large gilded wrought iron Georgian style coffee table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage gilded wrought iron Georgian inspired coffee table. This neo classical style coffee table has a hand blown glass top that has a ripple effect. The coffee table has ...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

1960s American Giltwood Framed Signed Floral Oil On Board - Still Life Roses
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a framed oil on board depicting a still life of peonies in a vase. It was complete by Richard Fillhouer , an American artist. It is in a giltwood frame. It is in very good co...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled leather seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superbe pair of bronze sconces figuring A feminine hand holding a cornucopia, rare model from 1940. Refinished and US rewired, 60 watts max bulb. New opaline globe. Back plate dime...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Metal Mounted Onyx Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Onyx Pedestal, 20th century, with a later square white marble top on an oak parquetry revolving stand. 42.75" H x 11" W x 11" D.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Raymond Subes Style Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Raymond Subes Style Marble top coffee table .
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome marble pedestal, Italy 20th century. In tones of chocolate, caramel, and heavy cream, and hand-crafted with a classical Italian motif using mixed marble that would be at h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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.