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Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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
Jacques Adnet French Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
French neoclassical Jacques Adnet brass and smoked glass magazine rack, newspaper stand.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Swan Magazine Rack, Italy in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swan magazine rack is made of brass. This piece is signed Italy was made in Italy for famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Bronze and Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a Rrench work by famous designer Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical style brass and blueish glass magazine rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass on the sides. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Maison Jansen, Exceptional Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass. This is a very nice model, attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Maison Bagués Faux-Bamboo Silvered Bronze Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work by famous French designer Maison Baguès, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. The quality iof this piece is very fine. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Ci...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French Attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical stye magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Wicker 4 Shelves Folding Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wicker 4 shelves folding Etagere in very good condition. Measures 15" in width x 9.5" in Depth x 44.5" in height. Easy to store while not in use.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wicker, Hardwood

19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century mahogany revolving open bookcase having well figured and inlaid square top over sections with slatted divisions raised on original metal frame and castors. Generally, th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

French Neoclassical Style Brass Magazine Rack with Dolphin Heads, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with dolphin heads. This is a work by famous French Designer Maison Jansen, circa 1940.    
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

1940s Brass and Rattan Weave Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Torquay, GB
French made 1940s brass and woven rattan magazine rack by Maison Baguès. Elegant magazine rack made of brass with beautifully scrolled frame and a handwoven rattan holding base. The ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass Magazine Rack with Bluish Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant magazine rack is made of brass with bluish glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Neoclassical style brass and clear glass magazine rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass and clear glass. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of brass with clear glass panels on each side. The quality is really nice. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Brass faux-bamboo magazine rack with tainted glass panels on each side. French w
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with Greenish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Pair of Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of faux-bamboo magazine racks is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Huge Italian Wrought Iron Braided Rope Tassel Design Magazine Rack Jansen Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Magazine Rack in the Style of Maison Jansen in Wrought Iron hand-crafted in detailed Braided Rope and Tassels Design. Made in Italy in the late 1960 for heavy Books, Magazines,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Magazine Racks Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical style magazine racks is made of brass. This is a work attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass Magazine Rack. French Work, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nicde and elegant magazine rack is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass with a glass panel on each side. This piece is French and made of a nice quality and is attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Magazine Racks Attrib to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Attributed to Maison Jansen. Rare Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Magazine Racks. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Maison Jansen Polished Brass Steel Ram Head Magazine Rack/Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C.1960's-70's French Maison Jansen, made in Italy, is this polished brass and satin stainless steel combination to accomplish this stunning and very useful iconic Ram head and Hoof m...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Bronze

French Folding Magazine Rack, Neoclassical Style in Gilt Metal Silver, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very elegant and useful French Folding Magazine Rack, in the Neoclassical Style in Gilt Metal & Silver Plate C. 1950. The base has a stunning Gilt metal gallery with a mah...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Silver Plate

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Brown Leather Upholstered Magazine or Letter Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Maitland-Smith Neoclassical style tooled brown leather upholstered magazine rack or Stand. Use it for letters as well. Very good vintage condition. Measures 15.5" Wide, 9.5" deep an...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

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Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!
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Attributed to Jacques Adnet. Leather Wall Magazine Rack. French. Circa 1950
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Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with a glass top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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Italian Neoclassical Period Silvered Brass Leggio (Bookstand), 1stq 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Magazine Rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical stye magazine rack is made of brass with a mahogany top. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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Brass Magazine Rack with Bluish Glass and White Marble Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Brass Faux-Bamboo Bronze and Brass Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bra-onze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Located in Firenze, FI
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Located in Farmington Hills, MI
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Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Brass

Ethan Allen Mahogany Pedestal Stand, circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful slander and tall mahogany pedestal plant stand by Ethan Allen. Good vintage condition. Measures 9 inches in diameter and stand 42" tall. W3LR040122.
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Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Style Brass Magazine Rack with Dolphin Heads, French
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Neoclassical magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage magazine racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical magazine racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original magazine racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Jacques Adnet, Baker Furniture Company, and Maitland Smith. 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 magazine racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $1,324.

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