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
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Demilune Serpentine Front Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Baker serpentine front mahogany Demilune table with satinwood inlays and bell flower design inlays on the legs. Very good condition, with minor top wear. 39" wide x 30" hig...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina.
Dimensions:
10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Jade
Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase/Cabinet/ Vitrine
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase/Cabinet/Vitrine
Add to your interior with the timeless sophistication of the Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase, Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Brass Neoclassical Dining Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Neoclassical Italian Brass dining table base. Great deep detail with four square columns with acanthus leaf design and cross ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Petite Venetian Etched Glass Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 27 1/2in W: 20in D: 3/4in
This is an exceptional petite Venetian wall mirror! If you look closely at the photos, you will see the attention to detail in the etching...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1920 oak working counter from a Tailor shop
Located in Surrey, BC
A great original working counter from a Tailor shop in eastern USA. retains old ;polychrome grey surface has multiple finished panel sides and four working deep drawers.
this piec...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Neoclassical carved pine urn form finial with swag motif, made into a table lamp wired for the USA. This exquisite table lamp artfully repurposes a 19th-century Neocla...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Antique Neoclassical Console w/Drawer & Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style wood console table, with original marble top, from the late 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in Neo-classical style, and fea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals,
crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th C. English Porcelain Dinner Service (52 Pieces) for Harrods of London
By Harrods
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., English, Royal Tuscan for Harrold's of London (52) pieces, white porcelain dinnerware, with gilt rim decorated in gold Greek Key de...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This land grant is from the controveral ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional - Baccarat Ruby Red Glass & Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Trumpet Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa mid to late 19th century.
This pair of magnificent and highly unusual glass and bronze ormolu trumpet vases are almost certainly created by th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
"Race Day" Horse Race Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel by Jenness Cortez signed and dated lower left beautifully framed and matted measuring 16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race h...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Mid-century Neoclassical Maison Baguès Four Tiers Etagère, French
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical rare model four-tier étagère/shelving unit by Maison Baguès with antiqued mirrors and patinated brass frame with acorns. The elegant design of the étagère makes it...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Marble Top Demi-lune Tables
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning pair of 18th-century Italian Marble Top Demi-lune tables, adorned with exquisite craftsmanship, exemplify the opulence of the era. These tables, with their half-moon shape...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Stunning Bronze Patinated Iron Floor Lamp by Pierre Vandel, circa 1970 -1X50
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this magnificent floor lamp, crafted circa 1970 and attributed to the renowned designer Pierre Vandel. With its sophisticated desi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Verlys France Large Pressed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1940 -1X53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your table decor with this exquisite centerpiece bowl crafted by Verlys France circa 1940. Made from high-quality pressed glass, this bowl features intricate floral motifs in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, brass canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
3x e27 bulbs inside
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately patio and garden dining suite consisting of six dining chairs and an oval dining table. Hand-crafted in the neoclassical taste by Brown Jordan from the Elegance collection. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Monumental Store Counter or Bar
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumental antique carved wooden bar, originally a store counter. Made of solid wood with carved columns. In the back is a lot of storage and several drawers. Truly a statement piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Neoclassic side tables.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of neoclassical side tables with a nicely patinated frame and smoked mirror tops.
In very good vintage condition.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional infor...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts
This splendid pair of embossed silver basins from the 19th century are true masterpieces of craftsma...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautifully weathered Teak park bench from Summit Furniture, 72” , very heavy
By Summit
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautifully weathered heavy duty park bench by Summit furniture manufacturing
In great condition
Beautiful focal point piece
Great for any location
Very thick pieces
72” length
M...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Teak
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: app...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Pair Italian, Naples, Fruitwood, Gilt, & Marble-Top Demilune Consoles, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each console having matching Carrara marble tops in demilune shaped with molded front edges, the tops above conforming frames of shaped and veneered fruitwood tables, the fronts with...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian Neoclassical Style Console w/Pierced Apron & New Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassic style carved-wood console, with original finish and a new quartzite top, from the mid 20th century. This vintage table from Italy has a new custom "Taj Mahal" q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
Italian 19C Big Architectural Hand-coloured Print with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century.
Black ma...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Savannah, GA
This incredible French grande and petite sonnerie striking carriage clock
by Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris, features:
Case: the gilded brass case with rectangular top and
folding h...
Category
1840s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other opening to reveal a storage area for writing paper and envelopes as well as a leather w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful side table with a neoclasssical woman silhouette black profile print with white background, framed by a delicate grey passpartout and a round black frame with g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful side table with a neoclasssical man silhouette black profile print with white background, framed by a delicate grey passpartout and a round black frame with gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Pair Girandole Mirrors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair girandole mirrors with bevelled glass and brass frames with arched tops and bases. Each with a pair of scroll stemmed candle holders.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of candlesticks or candle holders. Bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. France, 18th century.
Pair of candlesticks made of bronze that have a polygonal base, stepped upwards and towards the center and enhanced with smooth m...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Other
Italian Neoclassical Baroque Style Sofa with fine floral silk upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning Italian neoclassical baroque Three-Seater Sofa, a symphony of opulence and comfort designed to adorn your space with unrivaled elegance.
Carved from the finest materials,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Marble Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romanesque sculpture is bold, dignified and gets our attention. This Neo-classic form is all that and more. This is a large female figure with a gentle S curve. Her tunic has beautif...
Category
17th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Marble
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Marble side table, circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Portoro Marble side table, circa 1890. The table is raised by three slender and tapering legs supported on claw feet. Each leg is connected by a circular Ormolu ring stretcher with chains extending...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
By Arthur Court
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 monumental Arthur Court Neoclas...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Barr Flight & Barr Set of 10 Plates, Neoclassical Orange Vines, 1804- 1813
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous set of large plates made by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1804 and 1813. The plates are decorated with a beautiful and famous pattern of bright iron red/orange vines...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
The ceramic is original condition
Brass parts are polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 vintage French dining chairs featuring intricate wrought iron frames with elegant scrolls, leaf motifs and an X-support bar. These chairs have circular seatbacks with deco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tall Tiffany Sterling Silver Doubled Handled Side Handles Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite Tall Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Double Handled Decorative Vase. This remarkable piece boasts the renowned Tiffany & Co craftsmanship and showcases a truly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian burlwood box with neo-classical styling. It is marked on the bottom and includes the key. The interior is paper lined. The box dates to the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian neoclassical marble bust of female, possibly Aphrodite symbolizing the timeless ideals of beauty, love, and desire. Beautifully carved with delicate facial features.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faience Tureen, Choisy Le Roi, France, Circa 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
This round off-white soft-paste porcelain soup tureen was made by Paihart & Hautin in their suburban Paris factory. The design is inspired by the Classical movement of the day. The handles and finial have impressed designs. There is an impressed mark on the bottom, inside a shield is impressed "P&H CHOISY 15 ". The shape of this piece is sublime -- it looks wonderful no matter where it goes. It is also a great container for flowers...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
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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