Neoclassical Cabinets
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
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Wardrobe Painted with Flowers
Wood essence: Fir
Period: c. 1850
Origin: European Alps
Dimension :
Height - 171 cm
Width - 111 cm (115 cm to the corners)
Depth - 50 cm (54 ...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Two Doors European Cabinet in White and Gray
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique White and Grey Painted Cupboard
Dimension: H. 191 cm - W. 127 cm (137 cm to the corners) - D. 46 cm (53 cm to the corners)
Wood essence: Fir
Period: c. 1810
Origin: Austria - European Alps
Description:
Antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase/Cabinet/ Vitrine
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase/Cabinet/Vitrine
Add to your interior with the timeless sophistication of the Ralph Lauren Bel Air Collection Ebonized Bookcase, Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Drawing Room Cabinet, French, Walnut, Buffet, Neoclassical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room cabinet. A French, burr walnut and chestnut buffet in Neoclassical taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Exceptional provincial craftsma...
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a stunning addition to any dining or living room. The cabinet features interior glass she...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Napoleon III NeoClassical Rosewood Encoignures
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a pair of French Napoleon III neo classical Encoignure cabinet's in rosewood mounted with gilt bronze foliate and heavily inlaid with neoclassical themes throughout. The ...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Faux Marble Painted Demilune Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is an early 20th century Italian neo-classical style faux marble painted demilune cabinet. The coloration is wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French Armoirette Cabinet with 1 folding Door in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. The Directoire style is famous for its straigh...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Italian Column Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th Century Italian Column Pedestals with rustic, weathered paint. Each has a single door with shelf space and comes with key.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Tall Dark Oak Two Door Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style oak two-door cabinet with mirrored herringbone parquetry doors. It is adorned with elegant Verde Bronze knobs and rests upon tapered legs.
Dimensions: 38" w x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Armoirette in solid cherry wood with a folding gray-lacquered door
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Display Cabinet-Glass, Brass & Mahogany by The Joslin Showcase Company of Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large mahogany display cabinet made by the Joslin Showcase Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1893. The cabinet is made it two pieces. The upper part has three glass shelves plus the bottom wooden shelf. The base has six working drawers and four sliding doors with fielded panels. The two end drawers are false and don't open. The original nickel shelf...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1950s French Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Cabinet / Hutch / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s hand painted French cabinet with neo-classical styling. I think my favorite feature besides the faux marble columns and wire door fronts, is it’s size. At 71” tall...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wire
French Late Neoclassic Walnut and Brass 2-Door Cabinet, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded front corners, the case housing two doors, the doors and sides with recessed paneling and brass moldings, raised on tapering feet
Category
1840s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pasadena, TX
79" display cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
79? display cabinet
5 glass shelves
50 watt max lightning
Measures: 26? Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional.
Measures 16" in with, 17" in depth and 50.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique 1930's Highly Carved Walnut and Glass Jewelry Display Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an antique jewelry display case from the early part of the 20th century. The display case is made of a rich walnut. The knees are...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Baker Cherry Server With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic lines with three apron drawers over three doors, all with dark painted string inlay type details, the doors in a diamond motif and two with brass shield form escutcheons and two keys. The two doors open to compartments (lacking shelves). The skirt rail and lower front feet with ebonized painted line detail.
With a fine black variegated marble top.
L. 68", Depth 21", H. 35"
Condition: There is age and use related wear including scrapes to the side supports and right front foot, areas of finish loss and some ring...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical bar ~ counter with Carrara marble Top was originally designed as a beer and wine bar, and sports...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Absolutely gorgeous demilune hand painted cabinet console with upper drawer. It is decorated with th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tall Light Oak Two Door Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A tall light oak two door cabinet, with mirrored herringbone parquetry doors. It is adorned with elegant Verde Bronze knobs and rests upon tapered legs fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Fluted Marble Column Side Table/Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Italian classical fluted column pedestal side table with single door cabinet in striking Gold gilt with red ground interior & white ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed doors divided...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Beacon Hill Collection Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood Cabinet by Kaplan Furniture
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this for two reasons….the attention to detail for which Kaplan Furniture was known, and the size. This piece is not monstrously large as are many contemporary pieces, which makes it very versatile. It could work from dining to office to bath to foyer! Note the dental molding and Greek key apron! This is a breakfront from the Beacon Hill Collection...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Demilune Console or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
Italy, Circa 1940s
Hand painted case and top, featuring allegorical scenes, with original brass hardware....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
Category
1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of classic 19th century Italian Neoclassical style walnut nightstands. Nightstands feature white Carrara marble inlay on top, two drawers for practical storage, and ornate bra...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass shelves & exterior Greek key influence woo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Inlayed Cabinet Commode, Italy, 1860s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlayed chest of drawers, produced in Italy, in mid-19th century XX century.
Very good condition.
Made of walnut wood, finished with marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Satinwood Vitrine with Neoclassical Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style satinwood vitrine with neoclassical ormolu mounts
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 180cm, width 177cm, depth 45cm
This ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
MELANIE Collection
This armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. We find the straight, classic and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Vintage Baker Furniture Mid-Century 'Milling Road' Golden Mahogany Tiered 2-Draw
Located in San Francisco, CA
a good quality cabinet in the neoclassical style with inset square top of ribbon mahogany above a single drawer apron raised on turned supports all joined by a lower shelf over a sin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Neoclassical Painted Built-In Antique Corner Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEOCLASSICAL PARCEL-GILT PAINTED CORNER CUPBOARD
Circa late 19th century
Item # 911PZA24Q
A fantastic neoclassical built-in cupboard from the late 19th century, this gorgeous piece ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique American Classical Figured Mahogany Nightstand With Rope Carved Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c. American Classical figured mahogany nightstand on turned legs. Two flame mahogany drawers with embossed eagle brass pulls and keyholes (key not retained) below a convex...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gilded Porcelain Jewelry Cabinet, Manner of Martin Carlin
By Martin Carlin
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-classical 19th century Louis XVI taste giltwood royal jewelry cabinet, in the manner Parisian ébéniste Martin Carlin (b.1730–1785).
...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Crotch Mahogany Linen Press, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian graduated three-drawer crotch mahogany neoclassical linen press with carved molded edges, side corner Corinthian ormolu mounts, interior shelving, original brass pulls and te...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
2 Doors Classical Cabinet in Cherry, White-Cream Lacquered, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, cla...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Antique French Mahogany and Ormolu Cabinet by Grohé Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique French mahogany and ormolu cabinet by Grohé Frères
French, c. 1860
Height 112cm, width 124cm, depth 52cm
The well-known firm of cabinetmakers, Grohé Frères crafted this sup...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Neoclassical Design Two-Part Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of two-part cabinets in a Neoclassical design. The lower cabinet with oval pierced fret panel backed with fabric, concealing multiple mahogany drawers fit for cutlery and dini...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Wood Arched Glass Display Case, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt carved wood and painted arched glass display case with flanking acorn finials, bell flowers, original glass, interior adjustable shelves, and resting on cla...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bedside Cabinets Retailed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style bedside cabinets retailed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 83cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm
Designed in the refined Neoclassi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Butler’s Desk and Etagére, circa 1825
New York, possibly by Duncan Phyfe
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, poplar), with ormolu mounts, marble,...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece China Closet
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece China closet. This china closet is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained solid mahogany, the bookcase top features t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune
French, Late 19th Century
Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm
This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Ormolu
French Neo Classical Hand Painted Wine Cabinet Rack, 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French neo classical wine cabinet / Rack with three top drawers. Hand Painted and glazed. Middle drawers comes with built in wine opener case with beautiful smooth wine opene...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Stained Oak Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Stained Oak Side Cabinet
Loose shelf. Keyed Working lock.
Measures 31.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 32" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Huge Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Monumental, RRP £56,000 Ralph Lauren Astral Glazed, Thomas Chippendale style, library bookcase with internal lights
I have ar...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
French Cabinet in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The top is royal dark brown...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional high buffet...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and original ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
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