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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
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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

Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Belle Époque period Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece bowl. The centerpiece is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with richly ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1970′ Suite of 3 Ceiling Lights or Wall Lamps Maison Bagués Or Banci Glass leave
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of 3 ceiling lights or wall lights in gold metal, 15 bulbs in 2 rows Decorated with leaves and flowers in glass or crystal Good condition, Circa...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare 'Hope Service' Plate 18th Century Flight Worcester
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (later King William I...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Neo-Classical Style Brass Dolphin And Marble Pedestal / Plant Stand / Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless 1970s marble top brass pedestal with white marble top in very good condition. The top is not attached but is original. It is purported to be Italian.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Concrete Roman Ruin Style Figure of Foot with Sandal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concrete Roman Ruin style figure of foot with sandal. Exact replica from the antique. Identical pair available. Dimensions: D 33" W 15" H 19.5" CW4206
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a striking stature and intricate design, carved in Neoclassical form, and made in th...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This 20th century antique style plaster plaque depicts a bucranium in striking high relief. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among swags and garlands of foliage. This embellishment was commonly used in classical architecture and Doric temples of ancient Rome and later during a neoclassical revival in the late Georgian period. This 20th century plaster depiction is an intricate example of the bucranium, modelled in plaster in high relief and mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Allegorical Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figural Clock Titled La Larcin De La Rose
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine example of sevres biscuit porcelain showing an allegorical group of three classically draped young figures, two embracing; all standing beside the clock case which is surmount...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit sconce is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form with a reflective spun brass disc rotating 320 degrees, the sconce can act ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Bronze, Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux France, Circa 1870s Signed : Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux a Collin paris 90 Rue de Rivoli W...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

12 Minton French Enamel Pate Sur Pate Artist Signed Marshall Dinner Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Minton dinner plates exhibits the beauty and quality of Minton's top of the line offerings. The acid etched gold border frames the three neoclassical reserves of raised paste gold and beading alternating with three blue reserves hand-painted with overflowing baskets of flowers in the French enamel technique. Most often this decorative technique is misnamed as Pate sur Pate but this technique is honestly French enamel. One reserve on each plate is signed by the artist Robert Marshall...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Carved Marble Column Neoclassical Style 25" Regency Plant Stand Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved marble column neoclassical Style 25" Regency Plant Stand Pedestal. Item features a nicely carved pedestal, grey veins, very nice ant...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Big Historistic Alpaca Serving Tablet, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Historistic alpaca serving tablet, circa 1890s Polished and stove enameled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alpaca

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 Furniture

Materials

Other

Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900 England, Stamped WEDGWOOD Made in England A charming set of Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware Sugar & Creamer. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Brass Altar Candelabra Mounted Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical brass altar candelabra now mounted as a table lamp, raised on a tripodal base, circa late 19th century. Measures: 36" H x 6.75" W x 6.75" D. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Covered Vase Pattern no. 6299
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine "traditional" Imari English porcelain covered vase or urn. By Royal Crown Derby. With underglaze blues and cold-painted reds, greens, and gilt highlights. Pattern no. 6299....
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier. 1 standart socket.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic Maitland-Smith porcelain lamp with serpentine style lion head details and original off-white pleated fabric hard back shade. Beautiful condition, keeping...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Greco Roman Plaster Columns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Greco-Roman columns constructed from molded stone plaster. The columns feature neoclassical style Corinthian capitals and fluted shafts. Very heavy and solid with an ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Pattern Number 2408 Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Spode porcelain cup & saucer. Pattern no. 2408 Decorated throughout with a cobalt floral patttern and extensive gilding. Simply a great cup & saucer from Spod...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed Italian buff terracotta fireplace is a rare and unique find. Beautifully crafted in buff terracotta, it is a highly ornate fire surround with carved embellishments thr...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Form Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp. Beautiful white alabaster stone with very little veining makes it a prized addition to any setting. The urn sits atop a tall square pl...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger & Co of Lyon during the mid to late 19th Century. This remarkable brass shop keepers, assay or pharmacist scale...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 60 pieces, each finely hand-painted with a botanical specimen, identified in Latin on the underside, including: 12 "3549" dinner plates measuring 10 1/8" diameter 12 "...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass hexagonal hall lantern heavily decorated with neoclassical style figureheads, sea creatures and mermaids to the upper section, and terminating with naturalistic sc...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category

1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Frank Lemon, Signed WWII Offset Lithograph - Dauntless Aircraft Flying to Midway
By Frank Lemon
Located in Morristown, NJ
American 1945, a striking offset lithograph of "Dauntlesses" flying on their way to the Battle of Midway during the second World War." Below the illustration is an inscription reading "A few against many, Dauntlesses from far-off carriers race to the Battle of Midway, June 1942", signed in ink "Frank Lemon...
Category

1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

English Brass-Plated Sconces
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original brass-plated sconces sourced from London, England by Martyn Lawrene Bullard Fitted with original candle holders, and wall mounts. Accompanied by brass key ring, suspended u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
Category

1870s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Lenox "Castle Garden" Oval Veggie Serving Bowl
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Lenox deep oval server in the "Castle Garden" pattern; from 1970's. This pattern features shades of pink, yellow, green, with a gold rim. A rare pattern which has since been ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Workstead House Cord Pendant Large
Located in Hudson, NY
The house cord pendant large makes a bold statement via an iconic domestic form. Creating a graphic beam of light both above and below, the shade’s inte...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp, mounted on a round lucite base. Newly wired with a 3-way socket.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassicalal Painted and Parcel-Gilt Urns on Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) pilasters /pedesals having ablack painted urn with gold painted and parcel-gilt swag and trim mounted on faux white painted marble pedestal...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category

1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical urn. Jars were used by apothecaries in pharmacies and dispensaries in hospitals and m...
Category

19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Hand Colored Engraving of a Dutch Mother and Child
Located in Stamford, CT
From: 'Costumes of Various Countries' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, circa 1797. Hand colored engravings on paper. 'Hollandie', showing a mother and child in native costume fro...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Historic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades Polished and stove enameled original antique glass shades
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph by Robert Physick
Located in London, GB
A Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph By Robert Physick (1815-1882) Carved from Carrara marble, the female bust signed and dated to the base "Robt Physick. Sculp : 1875." English, cir...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand Country: France Materials: Alabaster Condition: Original Condition Style: Fr...
Category

1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century Mixed Metal Revival Sconces with Frosted Glass - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century mixed metal revival sconces with frosted glass - a pair. Oval backplate in steel with cast brass down hanging arm and a single light. Glass is a thick pressed fros...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Morning on East River New York City Impressionist Bridge Boat Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City a wonderful morning on the East River. Tug boats gently make their way up the river with a backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge. Birds flying in the crisp morn...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps. These white glazed ceramic lamps have new lucite bases and have been newly wired, new 3-way sockets.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener The coin is orignal and authentic minted 1780, the blade of the letter opener is sterling silver and hallmarked later a...
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18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche after Jean-Antoine Houdon USA, 20th century, Variant of 'Anatomical Man No. 3' This work we are off...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic 19th Century Marble Relief Busts
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 similar Italian Neo-Classic (19th Century) white marble relief busts depiction four faces framed by ornately carved hair. (PRICED AS SET) Each bust unique with slightly ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Morning Sunrise Provincetown MA Pride Flag Impressionist Bird House Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist large Provincetown Massachusetts - A sunny and prideful morning walk in Provincetown. Birds soaring over the hill, with sail boats drifting in the wind below. Centering...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

An Italian 18th century Neo-classical st. iron chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated off white, Mecca and Iron chandelier. The two tiered sixteen arm chandelier has a montgolfière shape. The lower patinated ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel

Italian Alabaster Grand Tour Style Table Lamp With Columns
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Italian Grand Tour alabaster lamp with two Roman columns. Lamp rests on gold square metal base. Original alabaster finial. In good working condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

A pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Carrara marble center tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble side/center tables. The tables are raised by a square grey and white veined marble plinth below the ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Norman Carton 'Grotesque Faces' Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Norman Carton (Ukrainian/American, 1908-1980) marble statue sculpture with numerous grotesque faces in mid-scream, apparently unsigned, felt beneath. Mea...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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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