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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
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Large Antique Floor Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Standing tall at an impressive 84 inches, this mirror features a misty églomisé surface, accented with a fading grid pattern that plays a captivating game of hide and seek across it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of rocking armchairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies pattern Made by Russell Woodard Circa 1960’s Made of wrought Iron chairs in great working...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Hand-aged Antique Wall Mirror with 19th Century Spanish Academic Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Embark on a journey through time with this spectacular antique wall mirror, a unique piece that exudes history and character in every detail. The frame, meticulously crafted from pin...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut, Pine

Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Bilboa Marble & Gilt Wood Foliage Urn Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Neoclassical Bilboa marble and gilt wood foliage urn wall mirror. Mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood backing, Late 18th century
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights. Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42" CW5363
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785. He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips. Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints. Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts. Bacchus’s mythology...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Neoclassical 2 light Gilt Bronze Sconce Wall Candelabra 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish and fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconce in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Continental Europe. S...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century oversize Persian Kashan rug Measures: 11'6'' x 19'3''
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Six-Arm Scroll Form Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Chandelier with Six Scroll Form Arms and Faceted Font...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith tessellated marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stone

Set of 2 Framed Antique Italian Neoclassical 1553 Engravings by Antonio Lafreri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique set of two Italian Neoclassical engravings from Antonio Lafreri's edition in 1553, copied from the original engravings of Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499 – 1543). These f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Located in Lucija, SI
Antique side armchair made in France about 1880 Very good condition for such old chair Rare item
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Original period piece and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the metal peak ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A classical pair of 19th Century ormolu wall lights, the scroll twin branches with tapering pilaster bodies. Circa 1840. In good condit...
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1830s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, circa 1900s A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Zinc

French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved-wood console with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has an oblong demi-shaped (half-round) marble top with flattened backside, and a pair of shallow rectangular projections at either front corner to emphasize the legs below. It rests upon an elaborately carved wood frame with apron adorn in fluted and lambs tongue trimmings. A gorgeous pierce-carved floral garland is swagged about the front and gathers into a loop at front/center with bow-tied carvings. The two legs have robust volute carvings at underside of the top, are carved in similar fashion to the trim on the apron, and curve inwardly towards the underside of the table and terminate into nicely carved round feet. The legs are braced at their box and rose carved ankles with an oval-shaped platform base, carved with acanthus leaf accents and supporting a large three dimensionally-carved two-handle urn with acorn finial top. The marble is quite unusual and rare in color which is primarily green and blush pink. Note that this table is designed to be wall-mounted for safety and security. This Neoclassical French console...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Neoclassic Wood Stand with Tole Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian carved wood remnant with classical form and a worn silver leaf finish holding a tole bouquet with flowers and leaves with a perfect time worn patina.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Italian Classical Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base Round Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Classical Style Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base with Round Marble Top Dining Table. Item. Green cast iron urn form pe...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Classic by Carpanelli I Capitelli Extendible Table
Located in Desio, IT
This table has a solid wood structure with inlaid central rosette. When the table is closed, the top has an oval shape; when the half-moons are overturned, a large round top is obtai...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Table Lamp by Hamilton & Inches, Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite masterpiece seamlessly marries sterling silver and crystal, embodying the luxurious aesthetics of the early 20th century. The lamp’s base and stem, meticulously forged from polished sterling silver, exude timeless elegance. Every curve and contour reflects the skillful craftsmanship of its creators. The crystal centerpiece, clear and pristine, captures light in a mesmerizing dance—a symphony of refractions that illuminates its surroundings with a soft, ambient glow. But it’s the hallmarks that truly elevate this lamp. Engraved with precision, they authenticate its origin and quality. The thistle...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Alarm Carriage Clock by Delépine-Barrois Early 20thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic French alarm carriage clock was made by Delépine-Barrois and features a brass Cubique shaped case with rectangular top with folding handle over a beveled glass escapeme...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Figural Lion Pillow Top Stools, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical walnut flanking figural lion pillow top stools with central shell fruit carvings, and resting on acanthus foliate scrolled leg...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Art Deco Solid Wood Door from the 1930s-1940s (Variant A) -1X51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space with this charming Art Deco door, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 1930s-1940s. Adorned with exquisite diamond-point detailin...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing bespoke Michael Taylor garden aluminum dining table featuring a custom sized cast stone rectangular top. The molded stone top is 1.5 inches thick and 7.5 feet long supported ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies pattern Made by Russell Woodard Circa 1960’s Made of wrought Ir...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Glamorous Neoclassical Style Iron Arrow Motif Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous round arrow motif painted iron side table with black and white marble top. 16" diameter to top of arrows, surface is 15" round
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Marble Footed Brass Tazza Centerpiece Bowl 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive black marble and brass Tazza by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a marble bowl on a brass footed stand with neoclassical relief. Makers mark along side of base. D...
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1990s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Faux Tortoise & Greek Key Round Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neo-classical style round mirror with faux tortoise Greek Key decoration. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Decorated Boiserie Overdoor Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
With a faux ( not real ) marble central inset .The crème ground with raised gilded carvings of stylized winged sphinx , Nike , ribbons , Ram’s heads , rosettes and garlands or festo...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial sphere USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 6.75"D x 1...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Maitland Smith Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Table
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Dining Table, Mahogany, 7FT-10FT Absolutely gorgeous table From Maitland-Smith Furniture Mahogany Flaming Mahogany Rectangular shape Gadroon...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage, 1933, Noritake 'Adelpha' Bone China Set - 91 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant Noritake Adelpha dining set for 12. Based on the stamp this set was made between 1933 and 1940. The set includes: (12) Dinner plates - 10" (1...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy 1782
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1782. Straight oval bowl; cover domed with cast vasiform finial. Engraved garland and swag and ornamental bo...
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1780s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/ Portacenere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/Portacenere Italy, circa 1950s A luxurious pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Two Classical Four Light Brass Lanterns, Cylindrical
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century. This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All th...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry

French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

2 Theodore Alexander French Neoclassical Mahogany Candle Holders Altar Sticks 54
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of Theodore Alexander torchiere candle holders / altar sticks. Made from mahogany with a turned and graduated baluster with twis...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Painted Neoclassical Style Barrell Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style painted and gilt decorated barrel back armchairs, late 20th century. With brass nail head upholstered backs, arms with down swept arm supports ending in a...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair Of Italian Maggiolini Style Inlaid Bedside Tables
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian Maggiolini Style bedside chests with marble tops. Chests feature beautiful urns with eagle, floral and foliage designs. Each chest has a top drawer...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

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.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Terracota Sculpture of Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian terracota sculpture of God Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa By: Dini e Cellai Signa Material: terracotta Technique: molded, pressed, carved, hand-carved, ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Side Tables With Lyre Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Scagliola

Late 18th Century Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Italian trumeau mirror is a stunning exemplar of neoclassical elegance. Its elongated form, painted in a serene antique white hue, exudes a sense of grace and ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint, Giltwood

Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 6.75"D x 10.75"H Very goo...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Miniature Mignonnette Brass Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
This brass Mignonnette No.3 carriage clock features a rectangular top with folding handle over rectangular beveled glass escapement. The four beveled glass sides are held by plain og...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-me...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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