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Neoclassical Furniture

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel Feuillage 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel. Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris. Pe...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

William Henry Chandler Pastel, Cottage in an Autumn Landscape
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
William Henry Chandler (1854-1928) Pastel, a cottage in an autumn landscape, signed "Chandler" on lower right. Pastel on paper in period mahogan...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Gilbert Stuart Oil Painting Portrait of Henrietta Hillegas, ca. 1796
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Gilbert Stuart oil painting portrait of Henrietta Hillegas (Mrs. Joseph Anthony), ca. 1796 Exquisite portrait by the American painter Gilber...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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

French Alabaster Neoclassical Pedestal Lamp-Column Lamp-Silk Lamp Shade-60
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Magnificent French finely carved Alabaster Lamp in Neoclassical Style and with Silk Shade from the 60s The soft Colors vary from beige to brown-rose and reflect the Classic Style T...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Metallic Thread, Brass

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn. It depicts a hand painted blue and white scenes of young olive trees and some birds flying in the sky. The bottom of the vase is adorned with ...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
$408 Sale Price
20% Off
Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy with Spoon, 1784
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy with spoon. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1784. Oval bowl with straight sides. Cover hinged and domed with vasiform finial. On front, brigh...
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1780s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Cast Stone Cherub Or Putto Garden Statue
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A cast stone cherub or putto garden statue depicting the figure holding a bunch of grapes reminiscent of Bacchus the Roman god of wine. The figure weathered with a verdigris hue and ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Louis XVI Revival Style French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A breathtaking French crystal and bronze chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal flowers and cascading tiers of droplets. Featuring eight lights, this exquisite piece showcases a f...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Karges Italian Neoclassical Swedish Style Carved Console Table with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges Italian Neoclassical Swedish Style Carved Console Table with One Drawer. Item features one dovetail constructed drawer, faux marble lacquer finish wooden top, distress...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

French Neoclassical Marble Top Giltwood Console
Located in Astoria, NY
French Neoclassical Black Marble Top Giltwood Console, with inset figural porcelain decoration to center of each side, on four fluted tapered legs. 32.5" H x 32.5" W x 14" D. Provena...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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. ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bernhardt Table with 8 chairs, two extension and table cover
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Bernhardt "Shibui" Asian-style dining set, featuring a rosewood table with a hand-painted top and eight chairs, With two leaves and cover, 80 years old according to the ori...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hammered Brass jardinière with Lion Handle with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval brass hammered jardinière with paw feet, the lion handles are a great touch - a great oval shape and size for center piece, kitchen island - or as a p...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage Italy, late 20th century A captivating Italian Sterling and Cobalt ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver / Gold Wash Interior Two Handled Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of early 20th-century elegance to your collection with this sterling silver two-handled decorative piece/vase, crafted in the United States by Richards M Woods & Co...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Botanical Heavy Classic White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 2 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 2 Available, Each S...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French framed collection of cameos presents a stunning display of classical artistry. The composition features an array of intricately detailed terracotta...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wrought Iron Turquoise Lounge Chairs with Outdoor Geometrical Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Wrought Iron Turquoise Lounge Chairs with Geometrical Fabric
Category

2010s Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 8 Rose Tarlow Solid Wood Cane Back Armchairs, Made in Los Angeles, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Rose Tarlow Melrose House armchairs, designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles, California, USA, exemplifying the timeless elegance and quality for which Rose Tarlow is in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Long Marble Top Console with Barley Twist Base
Located in Westwood, NJ
Capture the grandeur of traditional craftsmanship with a refined mix of natural stone and ornate woodwork. Its polished White Banswara marble top creates a luminous surface that cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Unique Vintage European Jumbo Blown Gkass Christmas Ornament
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Vintage European blown glass mercury glass Handpainted Jumbo Christmas Ornament 6” ball painted with flying angel over winter landscape. Unique collectible.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Maison Jansen brass and steel ram’s head Savonarola chairs exemplifies the Parisian design house’s mastery of blending classical inspiration with modern sophistication. ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

3 Vintage German Wood Nutcrackers -Same day Shipping
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 Vintage German polychrome wood Handpainted Nitcracker figurines.
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1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

5 Vintage Santa Claus Holiday Figurines-Sane Day Shipping
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5 Cute Mid 20 th century Santa Claus figurines.
Category

1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Thanksgiving Turkey Wood Platter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Thanksgiving platter in a shape of turkey, wood and metal, design studio made.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thanksgiving Turkey Wood Platter
Thanksgiving Turkey Wood Platter
$203 Sale Price
30% Off
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 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Authentic Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

A French ebonized sideboard in the manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural French sideboard, circa 1940, executed in ebonized wood with elegant bronze mounts, in the refined neoclassical style associated with André Arbus. The subtly curved fron...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Iron Brass Tessellated Marble Lion Pedestal I
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith neoclassical style tessellated marble lion pedestal featuring painted iron legs with lion's paw feet and lion head finials, painted iron rope and tassels.
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver / bronze faux marbleized fabric. It is purported to be Italian. There is some age approp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical/SSouthwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays Later 20th century  Elevate your interior with this captivating pair of monu...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous ca. 1790; Italy Wood panel and plaster, painted, gilt and lacquered Approximate size: 118.5 x 82.5 x 5 cm The present panel is probably of late 18th century origin,...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Acanthus Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster accent or table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of leaves (most probably acanthus leaves) accentuating the top of the urn. The bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Brass

3S Vintage Christmas Stockings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 Vintage cotton Christmas stockings with toy images and lace trim.
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Neo-Classical Style Inlaid Mahogany Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of striking mid-century bench-made side tables. They have a beautiful finish with unique carved legs. I particularly like the platform that has four gilded circular fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Neoclassical Romantic Love Scene Painting by Beranger, Ornate Frame
By Jean Baptiste Antoine Emile Beranger
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century painting of a couple in love / gallant scene of Greco-Roman inspiration of the School of Antoine Watteau Watteau by Jean Baptiste Emile Beranger. Beranger Signature. ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century neoclassical style pair of table lamps having stylized hand carved pineapples on square plinths with a chic white washed finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp Offered for sale is an Italian Mangani Firenze white porcelain and gilt decorated urn neocla...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

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
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware

Gustavian Style Painted Console-Pair Available if Needed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painted console table exudes rustic elegance with its distressed finish and classical lines. The wood surface shows layers of worn white paint, exposing hints of the natural woo...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Vintage Advertising “SODAS” Metal Embossed Sign
Located in New York, NY
Great looking rare original large size embossed metal advertising “SODAS” sign..Looks like it came from an old country mom and pop store . All metal with a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Style Steel Brass Granite Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Jansen style console. An oversized stately table features polished steel, brass rosettes and lions paw feet supporting a black granite top.
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass, Steel

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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