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
Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to the reverse side of the glass face...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cup...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Glamorous Large Marble Ashtray with Neoclassical Roman Gilt Metal Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish round marble ashtray having Neoclassical Roman motif decoration in gilt metal around the periphery. Great resting spot for your keys!
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century English Child's Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 20th Century English petite child's teapot is decorated around the opening with fluting as is the rim of the lid. Both pieces of the white teapot are marked "Spode Copeland...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Neoclassical Carved Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 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 f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals. 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" x Width 26 1/2" x Depth 19".
CW5306
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
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...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th-C. Water Gilt Framed American Landscape Oil On Canvas Of Mill On A River
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American oil on canvas depicting a scenic river scene with and old mill and pine trees. There is no visible signature. The water gilt frame is lovely with...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
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 fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
By Royal Tettau
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a stylis...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning Large Black & Gold Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome large neoclassical style wall mirror having striking black and gold finish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Antique Dark Blue Jasperware Wedgwood Round Covered Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasper ware round covered box.
By Wedgwood.
In dark blue dip.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful box by Wedgwood.
Da...
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
This cabinet measures: 44.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 36.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as po...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Brass Neoclassical Dining Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Neoclassical Italian Brass dining table base. Great deep detail with four square columns with acanthus leaf design and cross stretcher with center finial. Supports a heavy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s.
Projection to the wall :6"
Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb.
US wired and in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Antique Neoclassical Console w/Drawer & Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style wood console table, with original marble top, from the late 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in Neo-classical style, and fea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This land grant is from the controveral ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of antique French bronze table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of table lamps, originally candelabra from the late 1700s, carries the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship into the modern era. Now fully converted and wire...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Neoclassical carved pine urn form finial with swag motif, made into a table lamp wired for the USA. This exquisite table lamp artfully repurposes a 19th-century Neocla...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional - Baccarat Ruby Red Glass & Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Trumpet Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa mid to late 19th century.
This pair of magnificent and highly unusual glass and bronze ormolu trumpet vases are almost certainly created by th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Race Day" Horse Race Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel by Jenness Cortez signed and dated lower left beautifully framed and matted measuring 16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race h...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Fabulous French Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Verlys France Large Pressed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1940 -1X53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your table decor with this exquisite centerpiece bowl crafted by Verlys France circa 1940. Made from high-quality pressed glass, this bowl features intricate floral motifs in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals,
crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns with Base / Plinth (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns on Base/Plinth, are a captivating set of two garden urns / planters featuring c-scroll handles that exude timeless elegance. These urns bear a n...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
1920 oak working counter from a Tailor shop
Located in Surrey, BC
A great original working counter from a Tailor shop in eastern USA. retains old ;polychrome grey surface has multiple finished panel sides and four working deep drawers.
this piec...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Stunning Bronze Patinated Iron Floor Lamp by Pierre Vandel, circa 1970 -1X50
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this magnificent floor lamp, crafted circa 1970 and attributed to the renowned designer Pierre Vandel. With its sophisticated desi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Neoclassical Maison Baguès Four Tiers Etagère, French
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical rare model four-tier étagère/shelving unit by Maison Baguès with antiqued mirrors and patinated brass frame with acorns. The elegant design of the étagère makes it...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic side tables.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of neoclassical side tables with a nicely patinated frame and smoked mirror tops.
In very good vintage condition.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional infor...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina.
Dimensions:
10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Pair Girandole Mirrors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair girandole mirrors with bevelled glass and brass frames with arched tops and bases. Each with a pair of scroll stemmed candle holders.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Richard Ginori French Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Urn shaped porcelain lamps featuring a french blue color and 22kt gold pinstripe detail. Lamps have been rewired to USA ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round beveled top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Beautifully weathered Teak park bench from Summit Furniture, 72” , very heavy
By Summit
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautifully weathered heavy duty park bench by Summit furniture manufacturing
In great condition
Beautiful focal point piece
Great for any location
Very thick pieces
72” length
M...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: approximately 1815
Origin: Tyrol
Essence...
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1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
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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