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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware box
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware lidded candy box, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with antique-style white grapes friezes on a sky-blue background. Second half of 20th century ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware planter
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware planter, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background. Se...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Italian Limestone Statue of Diana the Huntress and Her Dog, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, circa 1890, this beautiful Neoclassical statue is a unique interpretation of the famous Diana of Versailles statue (the 1st or 2nd-century marble,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Limestone

A. Mercie "Gloria Victis" foundeur F. Barbedienne
Located in OŻARÓW MAZOWIECKI, PL
A stunning and highly sought after patinated bronze figure with an allegorical theme, titled "Gloria Victis" (Glory to the vanquished). Signed on the basis of the name of the author ...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Edwardian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Two 1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Scultures of Apollo and Venere dei Medici
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two plaster bust of Apollo and Venere dei Medici from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made wit...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

1900s Neoclassical Red Brick Patina Metal Italian Bust of a Woman
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A red patina metal bust of a woman manufatured in Italy in early 19th century, good conditions overall, metal it has this brick red patina probably due to exposure to the natural ele...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Nymphenburg Porcelain Amphora Vases, circa 1920
By Alfred Hagel, Paul Troost 1
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Paul Ludwig Troost (1878-1934) and Alfred Hagel (1885-1945). Illustrated in "Nymphenburger Porzellan: Sammlung Bauml", Alfred Ziffer, pg. 387.
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Shepherd Box, Carved Horn or Antler, Spain, 1822
Located in Madrid, ES
Shepherd box. Carved horn. Spain, 1822. Rectangular box made of carved horn that has a date (1822) engraved on the lid and front, a legend (Soi de Manuel Zulueta year 1822) and an...
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1820s Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Hand Painted England Circa 1810
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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Creamware

Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver

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.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Bronce and Onyx Champlevé Enamel Vases, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical colorful bronce and onyx champlevé enameled footed vases, France By: unknown Material: bronce, copper, metal, enamel, paint, stone, onyx Techn...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Stone, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of 19th Century Green Marble & Ormolu Vases
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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 cast bronze. Finely ciselated and pat...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1930s Neoclassical Style Terracotta Sicilian Head of Medusa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A glazed terracotta head Of Medusa hand-crafted in Caltagirone, small town of Sicily famous for hand-crafted ceramics. The head has a brown glaze with signs of age. Medusa, a figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Bronze Albert Hinrich Hussmann "Trotting Horse" c. 1908
Located in Münster, DE
Bronze Albert Hinrich Hussmann "Trotting Horse" Albert Hinrich Hussmann (1874-1946), bronze "Trotting Horse", patinated bronze, c. 1908, inscribed on the plinth, "Albert Hinrich Hus...
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of Venus and Cupid sharing a tender moment. Depicting the story of the goddess consoling h...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful flower vase, one-of-a-kind, this is the only surviving piece. It was hand carved, features 2 men toasting with wine glasses.
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1960s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal

19th Century Bronze Paperweight
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful and heavy Neoclassical paperweight, a must-have accessory for your period writing desk. It was made from bronze a flower motif.
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1890s German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1900s Neo Classical Terracotta Italian Crater Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing crater vase hand-crafted in Grottaglie, small town in Puglia famous for high quality ceramics. It's in original condition with normal signs of use and age, it's composed b...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Intira Candle Factory Lalique 'Bacchantes' Nude Figural Large Wax Candle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intira Candle Factory figural nude cylindrical candle. Styled after Lalique "Bacchantes" Dimensions: 14.5" x 9.5" x 9.5"
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large cut crystal cornucopia vase terminates in a ram's head form gilt bronze mount, and is set on a black marble base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

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....
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Wood Vanity Jewelry Rectangular Boxes – Set of 3
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to present a charming set of three antique boxes, each meticulously crafted from different wood species. This selection of woods provides a stunning contrast in ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 2-branch 3-light neoclassical-style silver candelabra
Located in London, GB
Very good pair of elegant two-branch, three-light, neoclassical silver candelabra in the Adam style. The branches are detachable, allowing the candlesticks to be used separately and ...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Set of 2 Large Royal Copenhagen Vases. Gustav Friedrich Hetsch, Denmark, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of very elegant and well crafted Royal Copenhagen vases with gilded hand painted details. Designed by Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. Made by ROYAL COPENHAGEN in Denmark, 1957. Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Essex, MA
Turn of the 20th Century Carved Marble Statue of The Apollo Belvedere, Italy, circa 1900. Beautiful rendition of the Classical Sculpture, original is in the Vatican Museum, Roman co...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of silver candlesticks. 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of silver candlesticks. Century XVIII. Pair of candlesticks made of silver in an unadorned baroque style, with a clean and dynamic structure that expresses itself through the c...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver

XX Century Pair of Neoclassical Style French Vases in Wrought Iron
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Neoclassical style draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, often featuring clean lines, geometric shapes, and classical motifs like columns, laurel w...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Medicis Style Crystal Vases
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of Medicis style vases is made of crystal. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Classical style cut glass & silver wine jug
Located in London, GB
Elegant, neoclassical style engraved glass antique wine jug with silver handle and mounts. Made during the latter part of the Edwardian era, the jug's glass body is hand blow and bea...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Bronze of a Women Signed Samson
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7in W: 8in D: 5 1/2in This antique French Neoclassical figural bronze sculpture of a maiden, after Samson, is an incredible example of 20th century French decor! If...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Wooden Casket Box with Mirror mid 19th century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier
Located in Sweden, SE
This exquisite flame mahogany veneered casket, originating from Central Europe mid 19th century, is a stunning example of Neoclassical applied arts. Its original shape and high quali...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Impressive Pair of Cast Iron Enameled Shell Motif Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of white enameled cast iron shell motif sculptures, perfect for a mantel statement. These were refashioned andirons cut down to fit on top of a mantel in Palm Beach.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

Round Ceramic Laurel Trinket Dish in Cream Blue and Green Crooksville
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty round ceramic trinket dish with blue laurel accents. This small bowl or dish will be great used as a catchall for keys or spare change. It is round and glazed in a craquelur...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

Italian 1850 Neo Classic Carved Desk Trophy Box With The Triumph of Bacchus
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian desk box with the triumph of Bacchus. Beautiful carved antique piece, created in Italy during the 19th century, circa 1850. This is a desk box been made in the shape of a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ivory

Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Clock - Eagle
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning large sized original antique French table clock. It is in the classical style and features a beautifully modelled eagle seated on the cushion shaped top. The case is decor...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Castilian Imports Neoclassical Griffon Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box Chest 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large trinket / jewelry / keepsake box / casket / chest by Castilian Imports. Item No. 7710. Rectangular form with black lacquer ground gilded with details of Neoclassical in...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French portico clock by Vincenti. It is made of white marble mounted with ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture. This dynamic horse sculpture has an appropriate dark patina to the bronze for its age and history. The bronze horse ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.

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