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Neoclassical Furniture

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Large Marine Painting of the Frigate Essex by Will Robedee
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Frigate Essex, Signed Will B. Robedee Painted September 30, 1976, Oil on Canvas on Board, The large framed painting on canvas applied to board depicts the Frigate Essex. The Es...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern painted iron patio and garden table featuring neoclassical style Curule legs. The top of the rectangular garden table has ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...
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1790s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Oxbow Serpentine form Chest, circa 1990s. Features a textured hand painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents. The chest has three dovetailed dr...
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1990s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Solid Brass Planter With Ring Handles
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass planter with ring handles. The planter is very well made with it’s original laquer finish, the planter was made by Architectural Brass Company in Atlanta, Georgia...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1930's Etched Mirror Sconces with Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pai r of circa 1930's etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brass Parquet Floor Lamp on a Travertine Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant floor lamp is made of brass with adjustable reflector on a travertine and brass base. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Set of Royal Danish U.S.A.International Sterling Cup Holders, Saucers And Liners
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of Seven Royal Danish U.S.A. International Sterling silver cups, saucers and liners. They are from the Plain Prelude design and the liners are cream color adorned with ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Teak Exterior Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Teak

French Neoclassical Style Pewter and Indigo Blue Glass Centerpiece, Jardiniere
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style pewter and indigo blue glass centerpiece, jardiniere. Splendid pewter and indigo blue glass centerpiece, finely decorated with acanthus and foliate motifs. ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet represents the apex of tailored design! Inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, it features a rectili...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Figure
Located in London, GB
A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow. French, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with urn finial. The top chest with three small drawers, the middle with a carved shell, over four graduated long drawers. The lower chest with one long over three small drawers, the middle one with carved shell. Fine brass bat...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Giovanni Battista piranesi large copper plate etching.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a Giovanni Battista Piranesi copper Etching. Giovanni made these copper plates in the 1770s and these etchings are a restrike from Rome using those copper plates. This etchin...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Canvas

Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style iron vase table lamps from the mid 20th century with swag and gadroon motifs, mounted on custom lucite bases. Behold this stunning pair of mid-20th-centu...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of Bar Stool Dining Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 Bar Stool Dining Chairs In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, coated with an exquisite aged pewt...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Mid Century French Brass and Smoked Glass Top Side Tables
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of side tables date from the 1960s. Brass legs are reeded with little feet and decorative, curved stretchers. Inset table tops are light smoke colored gla...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chester Fields 'Attack', Full Round Sculpture Signed Art 24 Karat Details
Located in Houston, TX
Chester fields “Attack” 1996 bronze sculpture 33/75, signed and numbered Measures: W36”xD23”xH37” Museum quality and rare Chester Fields 'Attack...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite, Gold, Bronze

Circa 1780 Yellow Rimmed Delft Chop Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Delft blue & white chop plate. Central vase with flowers & fan of peacock feathers, surrounded by swirls & flowers. Yellow rim. Mark of "De Porceleyne Claeuw" factory. Fri...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Delft

A Tall Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Tall Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp This is a very attractive lamp it has a heavy single corinthian style column set on a stepped rectangular base, it comes with a neutral c...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Gold Gilt Carved Neoclassical Style Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style wall mirror, unbranded. Beveled mirror glass in an ornate gold gilt composite frame with architectural design elements, wood foliate ornamentation to top, center...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Monumental 19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful large scale 19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realiz...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Custom Garden Metal Dining Table Base Made by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Add the table top of your choice be it wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dalmation Granite Architectural Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Dalmation Black and White Speckle Granite Architectural Columns/ Plant Stands.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

Oil Painting Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Oil Painting French Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress France, Mid-19th Century Measures: 13 centimeters ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midnight Porphyry Column Box
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper Signed and dated by artist on underside A columnar box with flat top, wrapped in Engelhart's 'Midnight' porphyry-inspired, hand-painte...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

19th Century French Napoleon III Oval Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Oval Coffee Table is a timeless design, combining the traffic-friendly oval table top with a sturdy "X" shaped leg structure connected to the top wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

18th Century English Staffordshire Pearlware Neoclassical Faux Marble Obelisks
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Staffordshire Pearlware Neoclassical Faux Marble Obelisks on Pedestal Bases, Wood Family, Circa 1790-1800 The pair of Neoclassical pearlware pottery obelisks are of outstand...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Small commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as mahogany and ebony. Bone has also been used. The lovely masterpiece is in a very good ...
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish and centres around elaborate limewo...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Antique Jasperware Vases by Adams Pottery, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique jasperware vases by Adams Pottery, circa 1780 English, c. 1780 Height 27cm, diameter 10cm This remarkable pair of neoclassical blue jasperware vases stands as a testament to the sublime artistry and finesse of William Adams, an eminent member of the illustrious Adams pottery family of the 18th century. The vases showcase an exceptional three-dimensional frieze in crisp white relief, vividly portraying scenes from classical mythology. Central to these intricate designs are Apollo, the Greek god of sun and music, and Cupid, the divine symbol of love and attraction. The high-relief technique lends the figures a sense of dynamic realism, setting them vividly against the blue jasperware, and are excellent examples of neoclassical decorations. Complementing the classical friezes are formal borders that encircle the shoulders of each vase. These meticulously crafted embellishments contrast brilliantly with the blue Jasper, accentuating their own elaborate detailing. Adding to the grandeur of these pieces are the tall plinth bases, which are graced by classical figures emblematic of the four seasons, also in white relief. These figures not only augment the classical look of the vases but also represent the perennial cycle of life and the passage of time. The bases also feature classical friezes to the sides and bottom. Each vase proudly bears the unmistakable 'ADAMS' impression, signifying their provenance and certifying their authenticity. This signature mark is a cherished attribution to their creator, William Adams, and his significant contribution to the heritage of pottery. William Adams, a favoured pupil of the legendary Josiah Wedgwood, established his own pottery in 1789 and became renowned for his work with Queensware, painted china glaze ware, transfer ware, basalt, and jasperware until his death in 1805. The Adams family...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Other

Tony Evans Architectural Neoclassical Oil Painting in Jerry Solomon Frame
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Tony Evans Architectural Neoclassical Oil Painting in Jerry Solomon Frame.
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Carved And Gilt Three Part Over-The-Mantel Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The three part beveled mirror with classic 19th c. details. The cornice with attached balls (a few missing on the left) and three projecting leafy column supports with rosettes on th...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1940’s Still-Life Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oil on Canvas Still-Life of Bottles, Vases and Teapot. Nice Colors! Original Frame shows Gesso Loss to left side but has a great look!
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

Mid-20th Cent. Neoclassical Cut Brass & Crystal Wedding Cake Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here is a handmade, Neoclassical, 4-tiered, wedding cake-style hanging light fixture from the mid-20th century. It has the original canopy, with a chain leading to the brass stems holding the cluster of 3 medium base sockets and the brass rim cut with a geometric motif. Rows of dangling octagon and icicle drop crystals hang from it in four tiers and it is finished with a cut crystal ball. Newly rewired and polished. 30” height x 10” diameter note: We have 4 matching wall sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age and use w...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Glass Table Mirror with Engravings and Pink Floral Decoration 1950s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Table Mirror with Engravings and Pink Floral Decoration 1950s Italy. Discover this refined and original Murano glass table mirror f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

English Silver Plated Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb English silver plated tray. This rectangular tray features a deep set gadrooned border with elegant handles and is decorated with fanciful symmetrical engravings of floral a...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed Italian buff terracotta fireplace is a rare and unique find. Beautifully crafted in buff terracotta, it is a highly ornate fire surround with carved embellishments thr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Bing & Grøndahl, Three Wall Plaques in Bisquit After Thorvaldsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, three wall plaques in bisquit after Thorvaldsen. Motifs in relief. 1930s. In excellent condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 14.5 cm.
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1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Style Black Lacquered Lounge Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical regency style black lacquered lounge chair. Beautiful sleek form. Circa 1940. Measures 30" h x 24" w x 23" d x 16" h to seat x 17" h to top of arms. Look at all pictures...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Neoclassical French Porcelain Mont Saint Michel Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous vintage Neoclassical style wall plate from Mont Saint Michel featuring stylized dolphins, birds, swags, and a center crest France, Circa 1960s Measures: 10"W x .75"D x 1...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Plaster Statue of the Capitoline Wolf
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale plaster statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museum, B...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters
Located in London, GB
A pair of large English carved and painted Neo-Classical torcheres. In the original paints and with concealed aluminium dish uplighters at the top. Provenance: The late Robert Maxwell
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Beech

Bronze Dore Mounted Crystal Baccarat Style Centerpiece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Dore bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece in the style of Baccarat. Crystal bowl and pedestal stand on bronze lion paw f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian, Toscana, Shaped & Carved Walnut Open Armchair, Rush Seat, late 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a barrel shaped backrest, the splat with open carving and the top with a detailed carved rosette, the arms splaying slightly outward and raised on curved supports, having a ru...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Inscribed “Rappe” and decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Rappe wa...
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1790s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Faience

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with floral decorations and mother of pearl scales. Measures cm: H 170\104, W 95, D 2...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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