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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
Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks on a square base. Timeless decoration for your garden or interior. Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 210 ( 83 inches ) Bases- Height cm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set
Located in Forney, TX
A rare complete set of three antique Italian Grand Tour ecclesiastical hand carved parcel gilt cream painted pine "Carta Gloria" altar card frames. Italy...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Sugar Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Baltimore silver repousse open sugar bow or jar. By Schofield. In sterling silver. In the rare 'Castle' pattern, depicting a castle in a forest landscape scene. W...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Diminutive Napoleonic Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces with Swan Motif, Attributed to P.E. Guerin, Rewired a rare opportunity to acquire highly decorative, classically inspir...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Custom Walnut Wood Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wine tasting table with narrow profile wishbone trestle base. Beautiful patina, breadboards on each end. Delicate and beautiful. As show in medium-dark walnut. Can be ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Neoclassical Two-Arm Crystal Sconces W/ White Shades Manner of Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Neoclassical two-arm crystal sconces exudes timeless sophistication, crafted in the manner of the iconic French house Baccarat. These stunning 20th-century wall-...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

19Thc One-Drawer Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-Drawer Stand has a Brass Knob. This is Cherry Wood with a Beautiful Patina.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19Thc One-Drawer Stand
19Thc One-Drawer Stand
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Cupid Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and do...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Diagramme Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tTables by Design Frères. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god. The beautifully cast and chased head crowned wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Yellow Terracotta Wellhead by Galloway
Located in Kent, CT
A large, 32"H 19th Century Yellow Terra Cotta Wellhead by Galloway Pottery. Some chips and weathering consistent with age and use but the frieze is in good condition and presents well.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: Italian Neoclassical Dimensions: 23”H x 6.50”W x 5.50”D Shade: 9"H x 13"W x 13"D
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set Of Four Antique Neoclassical Engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four neoclassical engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet (French, 1750–1818. Presented in paint decorated custom frames. The engravings with depictions of neoclassical figure...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

French Neoclassical Style Curule Stool, Gilded Wood and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sweeping curule base and refined ornamentation, this French Neoclassical-style stool echoes the grandeur of ancient Rome, reinterpreted through a midcentury lens. Designed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition and great subject, circa 1970's.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Caned King Bed
French Caned King Bed
$16,229 / item
19th Century Gilt Bronze Malachite Double Eagle Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neoclassical gilt bronze and malachite console table. The regal European antique (likely French) hand-crafted from 19th century and later elements, features a pair of large richly detailed gilded bronze Imperial (Royal) Eagles with spread wings, perched atop architectural columns adorned with finely chiseled and sculpted ormolu embellishments, flanked by dore bronze figural rams head mounts, over gilt brass and stunning malachite plinth...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002. Features a platinum/silv...
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1990s Sri Lankan Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès France, circa 1960s This exquisite French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four-Light Chandelier, in the style of...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather Bronze Table Box Old English Homes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
Category

Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Rustic Console Table - Country Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Rustic warm stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base. Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Engraving, in Color, Representing Paris Monuments, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are a pair of engraving, in color. They are representing, monuments of the city of Paris. They have been done durong the 19th century in France.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19Thc Cherry Side Table or Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cherry side table or night stand from Pennsylvania.The fine one drawer table is in pristine condition and has the original brass drawer pull.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Long 19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Painted Demilune Console
Located in Westport, CT
A rare longer sized Louis XVI style demilune shaped console table shown with carved neoclassic details; a delicate repetitive beaded motif along its apron with a center urn and natur...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Pair of French or Russian Gilt Bronze Candelabra, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, which was exception...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Godey’s Lady’s Book, Leather Bound, Volume LXXX – 1870 Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 1870 leather bound, hard cover edition of Godey’s Lady’s Book, Volume LXXX published by Louis Antoine Godey. Godey’s Lady’s Book was a 19th-century American magazine known for i...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 c...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel

Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base. Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper

Chest of drawers. Italian Commode, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th century Italian five-drawer walnut commode with inlay and carved giltwood detail, with a figured marble top.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, patinated French iron patio or garden dining table crafted from iron. The table features a slatted rectangular top supported by a trestle style sculptural base having curule legs...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

12 Minton England French Enamel Custom Dinner Plates T Goode London Circa 1950 s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of 12 dinner plates from the re known porcelain factory Minton England and custom ordered through London's premier table top retailer T Goode & ...
Category

1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of Papperzini Amalfi Adjustable Chain Back Garden Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic matching pair of neoclassical style iron garden sofas made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini and Janus et Cie Amalfi collection. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Maison Jansen brass and steel ram’s head Savonarola chairs exemplifies the Parisian design house’s mastery of blending classical inspiration with modern sophistication. ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hans Jensen 6-Piece Vanity Set – Embossed Silver-Plated Alpacca, Denmark
Located in Bochum, NRW
Hans Jensen Danish Silver-Plated Vanity Set – 6-Piece Antique Collection with Embossed Classical Scenes, Marked "Prima Alpacca Import" A rare 6-piece antique vanity set...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1970s Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases ...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
$17,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neo Classic Black Marble Top Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for those with an eye for luxury, this vanity blends classic European elegance with modern functionality. The ebony-painted finish is accentuated by solid brass trim, evokin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Classic Upholstered Dining Armchair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a delicate, graceful silhoue...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim Red Velvet Interior. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term d...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Walt Disneys "Mickey s Trailer, 1938", Iconic Color Animation Cel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walt Disney, "Mickey's Trailer, 1938". Celluloid (xenographic line, ink-enhanced hand painted). Stamped The Walt Disney Company. Numbered 52/500. 29.5 x 49 cm. Movie "Mickey's Trailer," was the second short film, out of 100, that was produced 1938. An icon film. Published by Disney Art Editions in 1994. A certificate of authenticity executed by The Walt Disney Company accompanies the lot. Provenance: Animation Art Gallery/Amsterdam, acquired in 1995. An original production-used animation cel...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Custom Belgian Bluestone Square Dining/Center Table with Baluster-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and French Limestone option available; fabricated from Belgian Bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick square top with...
Category

2010s Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mensa Magna Dining table by Leon Krier for Giorgetti, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Meticulously crafted cherry wood dining table with neoclassical influences by Leon Krier model 'Mensa Magna' for Giorgetti. One of the finest dining tables we've ever come across. ...
Category

1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Two Cylindrical Four Light Brass Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included. Priced individually.
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Uttermost Henzler Tiered Console Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Forged tiered iron frame and iron cross stretchers in antiqued gold leaf. Top is reinforced mirror and gallery shelf is clear tempered glass. Lightweight with style that packs a punc...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pre-Colombian Casas Grande Olla Pot
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pre-Colombian Casas Grande Olla Pot, Arizona, c. 1150-1450 , Zoomorphic Polychrome Decoration. The Casas Olla Pot is made of clay and has a rounded, bulbous shape. It's surface is de...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this bedside table showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The warm tones and rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining
Located in Germantown, MD
This brilliant Cedar Trunk chest is made of cedar wood, pine cedar, and is in good vintage condition. This exquisite cedar chest has great Traditional style with a classic silhouette...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Paint

Directoire Style Small Bureau Plat
Located in Sheffield, MA
Directoire Maison Jansen style desk. Label inside drawer inscribed "A. Alavoine and Co., NY and Paris." Leather inset writing surface, drawer ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Oval Brass Coffee Table with Carrara white Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style oval coffee table is made of brass with a Carrara white marble top. This is a very nice and unusual model in this oval shape. This is a French work by Ma...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sailors Valentines Style Sea Shell Encrusted Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade sea shell encrusted frame in sailors Valentines style with vintage Australian stamps from First Fleet. Great coastal decoration.
Category

1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Shell

1920 s Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Gorham, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, Gorham Silversmiths, circa mid-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver candlestick holders; a great pair for many dining experie...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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