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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Double Handled Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 17''H x 19.5''W x 19.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 17.5''H x 19.5''W x 19.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Raymond Subes Style Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Raymond Subes style marble top and brass coffee table .
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Michael Taylor Style Montecito Aluminum Garden Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic bronzed aluminum patio and garden junior sofa or settee loveseat made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The frame features a design th...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is ma...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
James Irza Arnold - New York City Hall Etching, c.1920s
Located in Savannah, GA
James Irza Arnold
(American, 1887-1965)
"New York City Hall, Built 1804-1811,” circa 1920s
Etching presented in gilt frame with gilt liner.
sight: 18 ½ by 12 ½ inches
frame: 24 ¾ b...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
A set of two-armed wall lamps 10 pieces
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A large collection of neoclassical wall lamps. Two-arm design for classic candle bulbs with an E14 socket up to 40W - normal, halogen and LED bulbs are suitable (bulbs are not includ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neo Classic Inspired Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The nightstand is constructed with mahogany and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Open Lattice Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neo Classic Inspired Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The chest of drawers is constructed with mahoga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Other
Set of Four Neoclassical Urn Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage neoclassical wood plaques of different, but complimentary urns. All done on a black background with natural stone colored urns. Elegant wood frame with small corn...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Classic French Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated London Mist wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of Europea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Bombe Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium acacia wood, this chest exudes a soothing whitewashed tone that enhances the intricate natural patterns of the wood grain. The chest offers not just visual splen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels, encasing a gilt reeded column with tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and hairy paw / claw feet.
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Homecrest Grenada loveseat Glider with cushions and coffee table, Circa 1960’s
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
2 piece set wired love seat glider and coffee table
made of wrought iron
set includes
1 glider love seat
1 rectangular coffee table
Circa 1960's by
love seat measures
68” wide × 28" ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French 'Flora' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with Flora, goddess of spring and flowers. Neoclassical period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Montecito Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of patio and garden cast aluminum chairs and ottoman made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The Montecito chairs feature an overs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Neoclassical 'Mercury' Fireback, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback with Mercury. The god of commerce. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Solid Light Oak Circular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted of wood that retains its natural character, bearing the occasional knot, nick or crack where no two tables are exactly the same.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of producti...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Rectangular Shaped Carved Wood Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French elongated, rectangular planter with ornate decorative elements.
The planter is crafted with a wooden frame that features a distressed finish, enhancing its vintage appeal. ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. To...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large pair of Neoclassic side tables.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of neoclassical large side tables with a nicely patinated frame and smoked mirror tops.
In great vintage condition overall.
Price for the set of 2 tables
Please do not hesi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest, with faux marble top and brass hardware, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped faux-marble top, which overh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades.
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI
Design: Traditiona...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Small Classic Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small Classic rectangle two-tier side table with lipped top, tapered legs, and a shelf, has a “rustic” warm brown finish with subtle visual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Nightstand, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic nightstand, a wide rectangle side table with two drawers, brass hardware, and tapered feet, has a “drift” white painted finish with subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT
Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century
Item # 403DWS18A
A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Wood Two Tiers Gueridon by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style two tiers tripod gueridon is made of brass and mahogany. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for gues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a cappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lovely set of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Circular Radar Saucer Patio set
Located in San Jose, CA
A very rare patio set by Russell
Woodard
Designed by Maurizio Tempestini
Iconic Tempestini for Salterini radar armchairs and 48" round table.
No breaks or structural damage.
Very goo...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Neo-Renaissance Coffee Table
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Neo-renaissance coffee table made in Holland. Oak wood with blackened accents. Approx 1900. Equipped with one blind drawer. This antique object is in a good condition but it shows si...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tall Etched Glass Hurricanes or Candleholders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A stunning pair of candleholders or hurricanes in etched glass. This tall set has been handblown with a classic floral design all around. Certainly, very versatile pieces that can be...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel horses head bronze sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watt max bulb.
Measures: back plate: 5.6" diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maitland Smith tessellated marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble pedestal
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stone
Italian Florentine Baroque Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Florentine baroque rococo style wall mirror
Italy, Circa 1960s
Gold gilt wood, with mirror.
Measures: 7.25"W x 1.25"D x 12"H.
Very good original vintage condit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood, Glass
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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