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
Period: 20th Century
Pair Of Italian Maggiolini Style Inlaid Bedside Tables
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian Maggiolini Style bedside chests with marble tops. Chests feature beautiful urns with eagle, floral and foliage designs. Each chest has a top drawer...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
By Sidney Lawrence Brackett
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Early 20th Century Neoclassical-Style Green Malachite Obelisks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 20th Century Neoclassical-style decorative green malachite obelisks raised on square bases.
Malachite has been used as a gemstone and sculptural material for thousands of...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Antique French Brass and Onyx Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the brass frame has fine and intricate details...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Brass Drinks Trolley with Two Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with two removable trays. This is a fine work with nice finely chiseled details. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nesting side tables by Russell Woodard, Salterini Collection, made of Steel
Located in San Jose, CA
Set of 3 nesting side tables by Russell Woodard
Original color
spray painted in black, as you see in the last 2 pictures
Salterini Collection
Made of Wrought Iron
Made in USA
15" by ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès
Circa 1970
Good condition
Width: 28 cm
Height: 57 cm
Dep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish and centres around elaborate limewo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Garden Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Statue of a Maiden in classical garment. Raised on a square pedestal.
Overall Height: 87"
Statue: Height 66"
Pedestal: Height 21" x Width 23 1/$" Depth 23 1/4"
CW5191
Category
1980s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Early 20th Century English Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Jardinières
Located in London, GB
A Pair of hand carved Neo-Classical Jardinières
By Lenygon & Abbot
The design derived from the ancient Roman sarcophagus, these carved planters are supported on lion's paw feet, the oval fluted bodies dressed with Lion's masks.
circa 1920
The Lion Mask holding a ring in its mouth derives from Ancient Roman furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Solid Bronze Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage table lamps in solid bronze. They are in the antique neoclassical style, and they probably date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Silver and Glass Jug
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent crystal & silver decanter. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: height 14 1/2" diameter 7".
CW4990.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
1900s Signed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully cast with Paris foundry mark and signature of artist.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Turn of the Century Neoclassical Style Faux Painted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative French turn of the century Neo-Classical st. faux painted columns. Each column is raised on an sand colored faux marble square base...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French neoclassical style four-light brass sconces with copper patina. Central ionic column with three arms all resting on ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dining-Room Table by Daniel Passegrimaud
By Daniel Passegrimaud
Located in Paris, FR
Cylindrical and fluted steel legs with gilded bronze end-legs
Glass top
neoclassic style.
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine and Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant neoclassical gilt bronze chandelier. 6-light.
France, circa 1910
Dimensions: Height 25" x diameter 23"
CW3304.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Pair of Marble Vases with Base
Located in PALERMO, IT
Magnificent pair of marble vases with coeval bases, made of "triponticum marble" also called red peacock eye. Rare type of marble used in ancient ...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Neoclassical Style Table
Located in Stockton, NJ
A quality mid-20th century neoclassical style brass table with white marble top and opaque white glass lower shelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Continental Covered Soup Tureen in Neoclassical Style with Bacchic Decoration
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A continental covered soup tureen in Neoclassical style with Bacchic décor on a deep eggplant ground. Transfer painted decorations unfold on the circular bowl and pedestal along with...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
A Very Impressive Planter on Iron Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very impressive composite planter on iron pedestal.
Measures: Planter: D 36" W 46" (@ belly of child) H 43" (approximate)
Pedestal: H 45" (approximate) W (at base) 33" x 33".
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition, Iron
1970, Nesting Tables in Brass in the Style of Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Series of nesting round tables
Measures: diameter 59 X height 40 cm
diameter 43 X height 37 cm
diameter 29 X height 35 cm
brass, hexagonal section uprights
Good condition circa ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Classical in form, with gorgeous detail, these upholstered seats are well-made and in great condition!!
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
1900 Pedestal Table in Silver Metal, Green Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Silver metal pedestal table, sea green marble, garlands, legs ending in lion paws, circa 1900, condition of use. Measures: Diameter 51 cm.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Atheniennes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of neoclassical style paint decorated atheniennes.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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
Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian burlwood box with neo-classical styling. It is marked on the bottom and includes the key. The interior is paper lined. The box dates to the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage dra...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of iron patio and garden dining armchairs made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The inspiration for the Janus et Cie round back Amalfi chai...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th c. Italian Serpentine Shaped Painted Sideboard
Located in Wichita, KS
An incredible Italian Neoclassical style buffet with a serpentine shape in original paint. Circa 1900. Beautiful, shaped top and shaped, raised panel doors, all resting on a shaped p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Round Neoclassical Solid Brass Side Table by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass round side table with glass top by Jansen. The four legs are attached at bottom with an X stretcher and center finial. A very simple and elegant small drinks table.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica sauce boat on a pedestal with a leaf-shaped handle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica sauce boat on a pedestal with a leaf-shaped handle.
24-karat gold decoration.
Dating: 1967.
Model 20/3556.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Mar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Female by Eduardo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Marble bust of a female in neoclassical robes by the Italian master, Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926), measuring 21.5 inches tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Top Palm Frond Gueridon Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Neoclassical Gueridon tables. 3 acanthus leaf legs and wonderfully veined marble tops.
Curbside delivery available to NYC/Philly $300
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid Century, Italian Sculpted Steel Dining Table Attributed to Maison
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, circa 1950. Attributed to the workshop of Maison Jansen or Maison Ramsey.
A mid century dining table constructed in solid steel. This heavy and fine quality piece featured...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plaster
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer
Origin: Denmark
Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri
Damaged cup in the middle of the crack visible in the ph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coffee table with hoof-shaped legs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant neo-classical table from the 60's in gilded brass attributed to Maison JANSEN with hoof-shaped legs and bevelled top in glass.
Base with round X-shaped legs with intermediate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Dozen Wedgwood Creamware Dinner Dishes Made England 1904
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in 1904, the border design on this set of Wedgwood dinner dishes was inspired by designs in Josiah Wedgwood's mid-18th century First Pattern Book.
The red berries and beige leaves on the vine combine perfectly with the creamy color of the creamware plate. The result is a subtle beauty.
The underside of the dishes has an impressed mark for Wedgwood and "W G" for August 1904.
Dimensions: diameter 9.25" x .75" height
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1120
Background of Early 20th Century Wedgwood:
In the late 19th century, Wedgwood designs were mostly influenced by the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts movements. In 1904 Wedgwood promoted John Goodwin...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Italian Marble Side Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian round marble side or drinks table, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is predominantly white with black and grey veining. A great table for drinks, cocktails, etc. Dimensions: 18" diameter x 18.75" Height.
For Japanese white modern vase in image, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314216825402
Italian Richard Ginori espresso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Neo Classical Italian Marble Console, 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1930's
An early Italian marble console
A magnificent example of Italian neoclassicism of the 20's and 30's, in the manner of Piero Portaluppi and Tomaso Buzzi, the Carrara m...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Classic golden mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Big golden color mirror with beautiful sculpture details and with a cut glass mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
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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