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
Pair of Bronze Outdoor Urns with Winged Cherubs
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Bronze Outdoor Urns with Winged Cherubs. Exquisite detail from its basket-woven crown and pondering winged cherub handles to its swags of fruits an...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Daybed or Recamier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of the neoclassical daybed or recamier that dates to the Swedish Biedermeier Period. The recamier is in overall very good condition. It is upholstered in a n...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Important Neoclassical Style Round Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice, important and elegant round lantern is made of brass with a rounded glass. This is a French work in the neoclassical style. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Small Antique Lead Trough Planters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the late 19th century, this set of 2 small antique lead trough planters make a beautiful feature of any garden, period or modern. These petite planters are a matching pai...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Lead
Mahogany and Brass Shelves Unit Attributed to Maison Jansen, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Mahogany and brass neoclassical style shelves unit. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
60 Round Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless elegance and robust construction. Perfect for intimate meals and cozy gatherings, this table is designed to be both functional and stylish.
Constructed of solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Wm. H. Prestele Pomological Apple and Peaches Prints, 1887-1888
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cottagecore Style antique 19th Century custom framed pair of Pomological William Henry Prestele Jeffries Apple, Kelsey and Satsuma Peaches prints
1887 and 1888
Fine, custom...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
41 Pcs Reed & Barton Mirrorstele Sterling Flatware
Located in Houston, TX
41 Pcs Reed & Barton Mirrorstele Sterling Flatware
Includes
9 Dinner Forks
8 Salad Forks
7 Soup Spoons
8 Table Spoons
7 Butter Knives
2 Steak Knives
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a black shade, gilt inside. This is a French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Diotima stool contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Featuring a geometrical tiara, Diotimas fashionable and distinguished presence lights up every room.
Richard Fulton's Symposion line is grounded in the dialogue between classical her...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Sherle Wagner French Polished Nickel Glass Dome Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set French Polished Nickel & milk glass dome flush mount light fixture in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
48 Round Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless elegance and robust construction. Perfect for intimate meals and cozy gatherings, this table is designed to be both functional and stylish.
Constructed of solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman at the Well C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman at the Well C1850
Measures - 9.5"H x 4.25"W x 3.25"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Ralph Lauren Home Clivedon Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six neoclassical style clivedon dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The bench-made bespoke chairs feature a klismos style beech frame with rich faux macassar ebon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Alcibiades bench contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Inspired by Regency furniture and featuring a bold and vibrant expression, Alcibiades bench stands proud and confident with broad shoulders and a lofty brow.
Richard Fulton's Symposi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Aristophanes bench contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Featuring a playful and sophisticated upside-down look, Aristophanes bench is named after the great comic playwright who also attended the Symposion.
Richard Fulton's Symposion line ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Military portrait. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Military portrait. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, towards the first half of the 19th century.
Damage.
Three-quarter portrait of a man dressed in a dark blue jacket with red element...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
Pausanias sofa table contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Sofa table Pausanias of the Symposion collection is well grounded on its sturdy legs, and slightly unusual. Think obelisks. Or think pyramids. You decide. Pictured also with an accom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Eugène Marioton: Bronze sculpture of Christ, stamped Sciot Decauville Paris
Located in Zemst, BE
Bronze sculpture of Christ
by Eugène Marioton, French famous sculpturer (Paris 1857-1933)
This artwork dates around about 1900, and is made in ca...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Two Tiers Coffee Table in Bronze, Brass by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with two clear glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Neoclassical Commode w/Subtle Breakfront & Gorgeous Marble Top, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden commode, with inlay details and gorgeous marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France is topped with the most spectacular marble; full of movemen...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Agathon side table contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Timeless Agathon makes a handsome side table, or can be paired as nesting tables with its counterpart, Pausanias (sold separately). See picture with an accompanying Pausanias tea tab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Monumental clock in gilded bronze representing Spartacus
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental clock in gilded and patinated bronze representing Spartacus freed from his chains.
Date of manufacture : circa 1850
Working condition, still maintained by the master watch...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass & Iron Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass and Iron Curule Bench
France, circa 1960s
A Maison Jansen-style Neoclassical Brass and Iron Curule Bench, circa 1960s, from France. This exqu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved and painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly overhangs the neoclassical...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassic Period Painted Wood Chest with Marble Top and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period Neoclassical commode, with brass accents and marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th C French Carved & Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood commode, with faux marble top and Neoclassic hardware, from the 18th century. This antique chest features a hand-painted faux-marble top, over a nice...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Classical Style Oval Shaped Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Portland stone classical style oval shaped urn with carved lion mask detailing sitting on a fluted base.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Oak conference table with carvings
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
This beautiful table is an example of masterful craftsmanship and classic design that brings elegance and charm to the interior.
Material and Finish: The table is made of high-quali...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Brass Rectangular Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rectangular two tiers neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style set of four Portrait dining or guest chairs by Jasper Group.
Elegant lines define the portrait's timeless classic design, the serpentine front balances w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Maple
Wonderful Sherle Wagner 3 French Bronze Glass Dome Flush Mount Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 3 French bronze & milk glass dome flush mount light fixtures in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner
Each fixture sold separately.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical White Marble & Bronze Pedestal Sculpture Stand 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique French Neoclassical Pedestal or Stand, Circa 1900s. Made from white marble with a sandwiched top over a round tapered column with ornate bronze detail. The stand is suppor...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Bird C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Bird C1850
Measures - 12.5"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850
Measures - 13.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Woman with a Water Jug C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Woman with a Water Jug C1850
Measures - 14.25"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Cherub C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Cherub C1850
Measures - 13.75"H x 5"W x 5"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Porcelain Figure, Nude Classical Woman & Butterfly, C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Nude Classical Woman & Butterfly, C1850
Measures - 15.5"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Italian Pair Of Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s pair of Italian lacquered armchairs with velvet seats.
The chairs have been professionally lacquered in an off-white color-way and the seats have been reupholste...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Murano glass table lamps with a white marble base.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Please take a look at all our pictures to see the pretty gold flecks to the glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it swivels and rocks
just spray painted black
clean ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Alan Bean American Success Story Astronaut Earth Space Giclee on Canvas 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
2006 giclee on canvas print titled "An American Success Story" by Astronaut Alan Bean, showing "Astronaut John Young in April 1972 as he stood proudly on the moon and saluted the Ame...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Lute, C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Roman-Greco Woman & Lute, C1850
Measures- 15.5''H x 4.75''W x 4.5''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque of a Reclining Lady
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A KPM Berlin Plaque with a Reclining Lady Reading Amidst a Rocky Wooded Landscape.
German, Circa 1880.
Dimensions of Plaque:
Height: 29 cm 11 inches
...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Woodard Vintage Wrought Iron Dogwood Patio Table & 4 Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Buatta Custom Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric - Barbara J. Walters Estate
By Mario Buatta
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., American, a floral print linen slipcover over a vintage chair. A beautiful Buatta fabric slipcover with flora, fauna and dragonflies on a duck egg blue ground. The seat and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Fabric
Murano Large 24 Arms Amber Glass Chandelier
By Formia Murano, Venetian School
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Impressive Neoclassical Venetian chandelier made in highest quality hand blown glass in amber clear glass with 24 arms set up for 24 candelabra lights at up to 25 watts E 14 Bul...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of mahogany & brass side tables with leather tops in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of brass side tables is made of mahogany with clear brown leather tops. These side tables or bedside tables have a drawer on top. This is a French work in the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Grain C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Roman-Greco Woman & Grain C1850
Measures- 9.75''H x 4.25''W x 3.25''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, Woman at a Well, C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Roman-Greco Woman at a Well with Water Jug, C1850
Measures- 12.75''H x 7.5''W x 6''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Nymph after the Bath on Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style marble sculpture from the 19th century depicting a nymph after the bath on a gray and white marble base. This exquisite French Neoclassical style marble s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.
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