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
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Resin
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
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Classic golden mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Big golden color mirror with beautiful sculpture details and with a cut glass mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror.
From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stylish Set of Six Classic Ring Back Bleached Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful contrasting muted colors in this set of 6 bleached oak ring back side chairs. Lovely reeded seat rails and khaki finish.
New high quality cotton ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a lovely Venetian oval mirror from Italy. Its original plate has lots of foxing and aging. It would definitely add Old World elegance to a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Giacometti Inspired Pool Lounge Chair
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti Inspired Chaise Lounge Chair -A Pair
Perfect for any deck, pool, or patio
Seats and back rests made of removable mesh for easy cleaning a quick dry time.
Adjustable ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Set of Four Neoclassical Urn Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage neoclassical wood plaques of different, but complimentary urns. All done on a black background with natural stone colored urns. Elegant wood frame with small corn...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Neoclassical Black Marble Column Pillar Pedestal Sculpture Stand Display 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Vintage Italian Classical Revival black marble column. An elegant trophy or baluster form. Made in Mexico.
Dimensions:
10.25" x 10.25" x 39.5"
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Hand Painted England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a handpainted neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black dar...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Maison Jansen Inspired Neo-Classical Steel & Bronze Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Maison Jansen inspired marble top coffee table. It is Italian and marked under one hoof. The frame is steel with bronze ram’s head and hoof appointments. The white ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Brass Fireplace Fender Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of fireplace fender bench seats made in the English regency taste by Maitland-Smith. The bench seats feature neoclassical style ...
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Giacometti inspired wrought iron Bakers Rack
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron Bakers Rack
Available now and ready to ship.
This piece is in excellent condition and has spent its decades...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and glass shelves surrounded by a silvered mirror line. This is a French work by ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classical Polished King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical polished veneered and crossbanded King size bed, the arched headboard of three crossbanded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Modern Iron Bench in the Style of Giacometti
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical modern iron bench in original aged silvered finish. Style of Diego Giacometti, circa 1980's. Interior of exterior use. Look at all pictures and read condition report in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Solid Light Oak Circular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted of wood that retains its natural character, bearing the occasional knot, nick or crack where no two tables are exactly the same.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Classic Demilune Console, Rustic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic walnut stained demilune console table with a molded edge, three square tapered legs, and a shaped shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 34" W x 16" D x 32.75" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Measures - 6.75"H x 4.5"W x 3.25"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Nightstand, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic nightstand, a wide rectangle side table with two drawers, brass hardware, and tapered feet, has a “drift” white painted finish with subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Rustic Console Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic rustic walnut stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for gues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles.
Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Satinwood Inlaid French Adams Sheet Music Cabinet Display Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Satinwood Inlaid French Adams Sheet Music Cabinet Display Curio. Item features beautiful inlaid details, single glass door, dovetailed fall front music sheet door, rolling ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Edwardian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1909, H. Matthews - maker. Each candlestick stands 5 1/2 inches h...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Distressed White Gold Giltwood Brackets Corbels Shelves c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian Neoclassical style gilt wood wall brackets or corbels with a lovely patina, circa 1950. These stylish brackets have a lovely aged white and gilt fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Obelisk Shaped Alabaster Marble Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Rewiring, New Shades
Materials: Marble Stone, New Shades
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Patinated and Gilt Bronze Column Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 19th Century classical lamps in gilt and patinated bronze, having stepped plinth bases and fluted columns, now electrified.
Sold without shades
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neo Classical Style Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neo classical style alabaster pedestal, circa 1930's. With a square top with canted corners, the column incorporating reeded and Greek key designs, resting on a nanogram shaped plint...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This magnificent antique 19th Century marble mantel with decorative gilt bronze mounts is after the fireplace in Marie Antionette"s Silver Boudoir at Fontainbleau. The Silver Boudoir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble, Ormolu
Antique Italian / French Neoclassical Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Nightstand
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece from a unique time in history! Crafted in the Lombardy region of present day Northern Italy, during the French Republic / Empire period (1793-1815) when Napoleonic conque...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Extendale oak grey lacquered table, TRADITION French countryside style
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular dining table is typical of a French countryside evergreen style.
The finish is made of 3 layers: fondur, lacquers and a satin protection varnish. The lacquer is pea...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool
A superb piece, this antique Neo-Classical X Frame stool is in the Empire style, it has an old silk upholstered seat with matching gol...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf. These would be charming sconces on wall brackets.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
Currier & Roby Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver urn. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1930. Traditional form with girdle and domed foot; leaf-capped double-scroll side handles. Cover domed with vasi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1827 Light Green Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean blue wardrobe dated 1827
Period: 1827
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Measures:
Height: 190cm
Width: 121 cm (135 cm at the frames)
Depth: 46 cm (54 cm at the frames)
Descripti...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
1970′ 2 Pairs Of Sofa Ends Maison Jansen, Charles Or Baguès Palm Tree Decor
Located in Paris, FR
2 Pairs of Maison Jansen end tables in gilded bronze with aged mirror top, palm tree decor uprights, Everything is screwed
Circa 1970.
Good condition
Unsigned
Length: 71 cm
Width: 32...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser.
Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome chair dates approximately to the 1940s. It has French styling but I believe it to be American. The ebonized details with the wonderfully patinated ochre backdrop just e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gianni Versace Silverplate Medusa Table Lamp, Laudarte SRL Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Gianni Versace Silverplate Medusa Table Lamp, Laudarte SRL Italy
Offered for sale is a Gianni Versace silver plate "Medusa" table lamp designed by Gianni Versace and manufactured by...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Wire
Weathered Italian Limestone Statue of Putto & Dog
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully weathered Italian limestone statue of a putto and a dog; one of five we are selling in a similar style. Though this garden statue dates from the early 20th century, it ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Small Size Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French small size three-drawer painted wood commode. This little chest from the 1970s features nicely carved swag motifs on each drawer. This piece sits upon slender fluted legs. T...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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