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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
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Burl Walnut Marble Top Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Burl Walnut, Brass Hardware, Original Black Italian Marble Tops Style: Italian Neoclassical These Italian night stands date to the ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal

David Michael Italian Neo-Classical Style Credenza Cabinet W/ Rosewood Inlay
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a magnificent piece! It is a custom piece imported by the highly regarded importers David Michael based in Virginia. David Michael is the trade name for David and Michael Sro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Brown Patinated Bronze Pendant by Edward F. Caldwell, 1900
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell brown patinated bronze and glass pendant with 4 interior lights (newly UL rewired)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

2 Small ART-DECO MODERNIST NEOCLASSICAL Craqueled Wood TABLE LAMPS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A small and elegant pair of ovoid table lamps, to be attributed, France 1960. These pieces bodies are made of massive wood "eggs" lacquered with a cre...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Iron Travertine Plant Stands Pedestals - Set of
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of neoclassical style pedestals or plant stands dating to approximately the 40s or 50s. They are iron with travertine shelving. They are both in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Travertine, Iron

Vintage Neoclassical Metal Garden Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden finial or obelisk USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 17.75"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Giltwood Side Tables W/ Rams Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century carved Giltwood side tables with Neo-classical styling. Each table is appointed with rams and hooves. They are both in very good condition with age appr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

SUPER DESIGN Pendant Light with Stunning Sculptural ARTISTRY Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and majestic, three-light alabaster pendant light with gilt bronze ram head mounts. This rare fixture comes with a stunning design and a superbly polished alabaster shade. This...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Neo-Classical Style Mahogany Brass Marble Top Chests Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neoclassical style mahogany veneered chests with green marble tops. The commodes have Doric brass capitals and paws. One has a key. They are unmarked.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early Paavo Tynell Pendant 1373 in Brass, Birch Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early example of Paavo Tynell’s 1930s lighting design, model 1373/5. A decorative piece with a dark stained birch ball in the center, five gracefully curved cast brass ar...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Monumental Italian Mosaic Marble Top Specimen Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial Italian specimen coffee or cocktail table made on a monumental scale measuring 70 inches wide. The table features a large geometric mosaic of multi-colored honed marble i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Huge Spanish Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Table Lamp with Winged Dragons
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp with Winged Dragon Handles, Spain, 1930s This stunning Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical urn design with foliage carv...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Maison Baguès foliage gilt bronze chinoiserie lacquered side tables 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
These beautiful Maison Baguès chinoiserie nesting side tables were created in the early 1950s, with solid foliage shaped gilt bronze structure and chinese decor lacquered tops pictur...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Classic Brass adjustable Floor lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Classic Floor lamp . Adjustable in height . comes with a Linen shade . Large E27 bulb needed . foot switch . Nice patine . Good condition .
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished pair of early 20th-century French Bouillotte table lamps in gilt bronze, embodying the elegance and symmetry of neoclassical design. Crafted with substantial weight ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Richly decorated castle punch bowl, Marzi Remy, dwarf bacchus 1930s, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
This special object is a punch bowl made of stoneware in the 1930s by the well-known German manufacturer Marzi & Remy. This stoneware object boasts an exceptionally rich design, typ...
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1930s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1970 s Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. These armchairs feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
$3,792 Sale Price / set
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Pair of French Neoclassical Style Mirrors w/ Ribbon Crest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Pecan Fruitwood, New Glass Mirrors Style: French Neoclassical This pair of French Neoclassical style mirrors, crafted in the 1950s,...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Neoclassical Style Maison Baguès Two Tiers Brass Coffee Table. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of brass with two glass shelves featuring bronze tassels on each corner. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neo-Classical Carved And Painted Arm Chairs Att. To David Michel - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style Italian hand painted bergere chairs attributed to David Michael. The graphite upholstery is vintage with minor wear. The hand painted frames als...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring arcaded cherry and glass front doors opening to nine adjustable shelves. Features some L...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Neoclassical style. Hand-carved alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-carved alabaster table lamp formed by two assembled parts: base and diffuser. Both pieces are hand-worked and turned, offering vegetal shapes of roses where the light is diffuse...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Neoclassical Stone Garden Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large vintage Neoclassical or Grand Tour cast stone garden obelisk statues USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Classical Tiffany Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of crystal candlestick holders by the renowned Tiffany & Co. showcases the timeless sophistication and enduring craftsmanship for which the brand is celebrated. Fea...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

French Pair of Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spira...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet Beautiful 20th century hand painted satinwood cabinet on console base by Yorkshire House. N...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, square based column candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 7 1/8 inches high x 3 inches wide (at widest point acro...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Black Lacquered Tops by Maison
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with black lacquered tops surrounded by an openwork gallery. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Swedish lounge club chair from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. This armchair feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush seat ...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves , Maison Jansen , mid 20th century. This is a very solid example, of the highest quality , with 7 glass shelves , brushed steel columna...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Lauren USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 52"W x 23.25"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Jansen Style Gilt Iron Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 20th century French iron cocktail or coffee table featuring a gilded finish. Crafted in the neoclassical directoire taste in the manner and style of Maison Jansen. The table ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Caldwell Patinated Bronze Light Fixture with Glass inset Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze and brown patented light fixture with leaded glass, 6 interior lights. Available 8 items, price per item
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Vintage Brass Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Style Credenza / Sideboard / Bar
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a handsome and versatile piece! It is a carved mahogany two tiered server hand crafted in the USA by Karges. It has a brass gallery and gilt accents accompanied by dovet...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brown Jordan Florentine Dining Arm Chairs For The Patio Or Garden - Set Of 6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Brown Jordan set of six arm chairs for the perfect patio dining. They are tagged. The basket weave design appears to be vinyl with no visible tearing. Brown Jordan s...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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
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1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
*Frame only; boxspring, mattress and bedding NOT included. The Classic Niermann Weeks French style Canopy Bed. Their fine French style king size bed in a walnut finish with gilt de...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII) A monumental and finely detailed pair of life-size patinated bron...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Fine Neoclassical Style Wall Mount Console With Greek Key Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly decorative and refined wall mount console table with cantered corners, dusty green Greek key design in relief, fluted and scrolled legs conjoined to a small tiered plinth. Th...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Montecito Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of iron Montecito patio and garden lounge chairs after Michael Taylor. Crafted from iron by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA featuring oversized basket style Montecito fra...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical-style Tufted Leather Side Chair with Greek Key Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a handsome Barnard Simonds Co. upholstered side chair with a curved "scoop" or "gondole" back flowing with a flourish down to sword-like “sabre” legs. The piece fea...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable Grand Tour Bronze and Marble table featuring three Satyrs holding up a beautiful bronze motif circle with a marble top. A very unique and rare find from the period. Wonder...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ralph Lauren High Back Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic high-back dining side chairs by Ralph Lauren. These handsome generously sized dining chairs feature tufted backs and seats, aged brass nail head trim, and square ma...
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1990s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Maitland-Smith Mahogany Game Table with Gilt-Embossed Leather Top
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined and timeless game table by Maitland-Smith, crafted from richly figured mahogany and showcasing the brand’s hallmark attention to classical detail and luxury materials. The ...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Early 20th Antique French Brass Bronze Bed , Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality wel...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Ceiling Lights in Gilt Wrought Iron _____________________________________________________________ Outstanding neoclassical style gilt iron ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

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.