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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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Neoclassical
Cherry wood living room or hall sideboard by Fantoni
Located in Premariacco, IT
Hall or living room sideboard by Fantoni, a well-known Italian manufacturer of furniture and furnishings of high quality and workmanship. The structure features four large and spaci...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

Large kitchen sideboard by Fantoni in cherry wood
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large sideboard for living room or kitchen by Fantoni, a well-known Italian manufacturer of furniture and furnishings of high quality and workmanship. The frame features several dra...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Exquisite English Victorian Sterling Neoclassical Column Candlesticks
By John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Exquisite English Victorian Sterling Neoclassical Column Candlesticks London, 1884-1885, Hallmarks for John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater A fine pair of English Victorian ste...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
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...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Simon Thomassin French Print " La Gloire De La France" Etched with Wooden Frame
By Simon Thomassin
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beaut...
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1720s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Garden of Light
By Parke Custis Dougherty
Located in West Chester, PA
Oil on board of a women with parasol sitting in a garden filled with the light of the day.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Roger Somville "Plage" Ou Le Celebre Gaillard d'arriere 1978, ‘Beach; Ink Ori
By Roger Somville
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Roger somville Pen drawing original in Indian ink Oosindische inkt 1923-2014 Schaarbeek brussels belgium Ca1978 dedicated to felicien Rops ( 1833-1898) "Plage" ou le celebre G...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs Sold per chair Measu...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser. Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Three Seat Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £30,300 Ralph Lauren Aran Isles sofa and armchair suite upholstered in Scottish w...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Wool

Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Coloured Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercoloured by hand representing an antique capital. The capital'...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Italian Round Marble Tripod Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Round Italian white marble top sitting on tripod legs that have a faux bamboo design. Can be used as a side table, end table, occasional wine table. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Wall Brackets or Shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of wall brackets or little shelves come from a private house here in Florence, the owner commissioned them to match them with the design of a pair of antique 17th century w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Elegant Large Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant classic columnar alabaster table lamps.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

A Set Of 4 Walnut Italian Pilaster Columns With Gilt Carved Capitals
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 reclaimed pilasters with gilt wood carved capitals and gilt socles. The fluted pilasters with carved gilt floral drapery hung from Ionic capitals. These were used as doo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Birch Veneer Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century Swedish bench seat constructed in the neoclassical or Swedish empire taste. The bench features a blonde birch veneered frame having gracefully c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Neoclassical Style Two Tiered Etagere / Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical verdigris finished two tiered etagere / server. There are two glass shelves for items. The top decoration is a large urn centerpiece flanked by two birds.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Original Wooden Turned Finial for Garden or Home
Located in Essex, MA
Hand carved and crfated 30 inch high wooden garden finial decorated with neoclassical garlands, foliate designs and decorative carvings. this is truly a spectacular piece for a gard...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Antique Neoclassical Ebony and Gold Gilt Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table having ebony with gorgeous gilt mounts highlighting the lovely circular side stretchers pattern. The heavy rectangu...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Petite Inlaid Neoclassical Walnut Demilune Commodes Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant French demilune commodes with marble tops and three spacious drawers in each. Beautifully inlaid with walnut and fruitwood in neoclassical design. Original marble top...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

A Lucite ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Side or COFFEE TABLE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb rectangular Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic coffee or side table, X-shaped structure in solid plexiglass with a square section, rectangular top decorated with golden pi...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Spode Porcelain Shell Dish, Orange and Gilt Neoclassical Design, ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous dessert serving dish, or "shell dish", made by Spode in about 1810, which was the Regency era. The dish has a beautiful Neoclassical pattern of gilt details on an ...
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1810s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Red Glass Centrepiece Suite by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Large antique ormolu mounted red glass centrepiece suite by Baccarat French, Late 19th Century Cornucopia: Height 38cm, width 24cm, depth 19.5cm Dish: Height 31cm, width 53cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical Form Aubusson Room Size Carpet
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and handsome neoclassical style carpet. Handmaid in the same style that the Aubusson carpets of the eighteenth century were produced. It's neutral color scheme makes it perfe...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Gilt Brass French 1950s Wall Sconces - Two Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
We have two pairs of these stunning gilt brass wall sconces. Exceptional quality and with a decorative design. Please take a close look at all our photographs. Made in France in t...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Boston Classical Coin Silver Basket by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss
Located in New York, NY
Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded mouth rim and c-scroll swing hand...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral high end upholstery designed to showcase the classic design of each chair. Two armc...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Partial Gilt Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Italian Neoclassical partial Gilt Consoles with Specimen Marble Tops.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Carousel Horse 19th Century Multicoloured Polychrome
Located in Buxton, GB
This amazing piece of Collectable Fairground Memorabilia is highly decorative and I am sure was a well loved choice for the children riding the carousel in the Victorian times. Thi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs available of signed convex mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 12" diameter. From a hotel in nice on the French Riviera. Priced by pair.
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch , 4 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch. Made in France in the 1960. US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Priced by pair B...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian neoclassical oil on canvas four panels screen with Trompe L’œil These large screen is composed of four panels in oil on canvas painted. Neoclassical, dating to the second half of the 18th century. Each panel represents a trompe l'oeil, with a classical architecture with square section marble columns and large clogging. Inside the pink space of the first and third panels are painted, as inserted in a niche with bronze frame, ancient busts...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Console Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style console tables. This stunning pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style conso...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th century American Bird's-Eye and Tiger Maple Sleigh Bed
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic American sleigh bed in a double size. Made of fine New England tiger and bird's-eye maple, it is solid, sturdy and would fit a mattress approximately 75 inches x 50 inches.Se...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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

Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted krater-form bisque porcelain vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 43cm, diameter 26.5cm The pair of vases...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commodes with Diamond Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Neo-classical style commode with a diamond pattern. Gorgeous finish and the pattern makes these extra special. Superb!! Note: Price list is for one. There are 2 available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art....
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style. Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Minton Set 11 Service Dinner Plates Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Swag
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Minton Set Of 11 Service Dinner Plates With Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Rim And Beaded Swag Design Border.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Classical Style Oval Shaped Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Portland stone classical style oval shaped urn with carved lion mask detailing sitting on a fluted base.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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

Phenomenal Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century antique Turkish Oushak in warm vibrant colors. Field is teal with lots of pink and orange accents Pictures shown with flash and without a flash. Measures: 11'10" ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Creamware Breakfast Service w/ Coffee Pot by Montereau, France Ca. 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite French creamware breakfast set comprises five large breakfast cups, an open sucrier with its stand, a coffee pot, two creamers, and a long dish for biscuits or rolls. ...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

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

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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