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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
Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the origina...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a neoclassical Venetian or grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted fr...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror with stylized deep ogee profile and inside edge bead. Wire on back for hanging. Tag on back: Virginia Galleries, The Henkel-Harris Co. Winchester...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Tapestry by Hans Krondahl 1'10" x 2'1"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Resin

19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Wedgwood American Clipper Collectible Blue White Porcelain Partial 40-Piece Set
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of Wedgwood American Clipper in navy blue and white. Classic and crisp with the iconic, three masted clipper ship as...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Impressive Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal And Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light chandeliers. 48 x 34 inches
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1990s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960 Offered for sale is a fine Italian marquetry commode by the prominent cabinet maker Giuseppe Maggio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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 Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th century, this bed includes the headboard, side rails and footboard, as well as a custom mattress measuring 52" D x 75" W. Showcasing an out-scrolling back, rams heads on the posts and a carved ribbon-tied medallion with beaded accents, echoed on the sides, this neoclassical period late 18th century Swedish bed...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror. From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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
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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
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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
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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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850 Measures - 6.75"H x 4.5"W x 3.25"D
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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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Kreiss Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience laid-back luxury with this Vintage Boho Kreiss sectional sofa. Combining Bohemian flair with American comfort, this sofa offers both style and relaxation. A timeless piece...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Chests of Drawers, Italy early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Italian neoclassical chests, each featuring two drawers and tapered legs with brass caps. The escutcheons, shaped like shields, are ebonized and accented with brass l...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

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...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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 Black Marble Column Pillar Pedestal Sculpture Stand Display 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Vintage Italian Classical Revival black marble column. An elegant trophy or baluster form. Made in Mexico. Dimensions: 10.25" x 10.25" x 39.5"
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
Located in Clermont, FL
Secretary desk by Bombay Furniture Co. Beautiful veneer mahogany finish. Dated 2004. Table maintains it s sturdy structure, with good wood surface ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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 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

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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
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 modernist lines of wrought iron ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Central Italian Carved Giltwood, Ebonized, & Marble-Top Center Table, Ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular inset marble top within a frame highlighted by raised beadwork molding, the top resting on a turned standard with bold giltwood carvings, the tripartite base issuin...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1833 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1833 Period: 1833 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Measures: Height: 174cm Width: 98cm (111cm at the frames) Depth: 46 cm (51 cm at the frames) Description...
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1830s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fir

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
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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 Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Tall Alabaster Column Table Lamps
Located in London, London
Table lamps Alabaster Column Octagonal bases Shades not included Italy Early to mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Set of 4 vintage brass Chiavari chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and elegant Chiavari chairs in polished brass and yellow velvet seats. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian town...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Width: 39 cm 15 inches Fo...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M....
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Concrete

Pair of Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of aluminum patio and garden Montecito drink tables designed by Michael Taylor. The tables features a square top crafted from molded cast stone with conforming corners....
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 Furniture

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Marble

Set of Three French Neoclassical Style Nesting Bar Carts with Glass Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three French Neoclassical style nesting bar carts from the 20th century with pierced galleries, glass shelves, acorn finials and fluted legs on casters. This elegant set of ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pausanias tea table Symposion line, contemporary, neo-classical, crisp, polygons
Located in Mödling, AT
Pausanias is well grounded on its sturdy legs, and slightly unusual. Think obelisks. Or think pyramids. You decide. Pictured also with an accompanying Agathon table. Richard Fulton's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Agathon side table Symposion line, contemporary, neo-classical, crisp, polygons
Located in Mödling, AT
Timeless Agathon makes a handsome side table, or can be paired as nesting tables with its counterpart, Pausanias (separate item). See picture with an accompanying Pausanias tea table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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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