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
Place of Origin: French
Pair of Martini Tripod Hand Forged Hoof Feet Side Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of martini tripod hand forged hoof feet side table, in stock
Hammered and forged iron iron
Hand Made in France
Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic.
Available in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
2 Small ART-DECO MODERNIST NEOCLASSICAL Craqueled Wood TABLE LAMPS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A small and elegant pair of ovoid table lamps, to be attributed, France 1960.
These pieces bodies are made of massive wood "eggs" lacquered with a cre...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis XVI period commode featuring exquisite geometric parquetry inlay and a richly veined demilune Breche marble top. Stamped "LB" in two places on the top under the marble. ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Petite Neoclassical Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous Neoclassical inspired trumeau mirror from 19th century France with stylized motifs in parcel gilt. In the center of the frieze are two gilded, cherub-like figures wearing on...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Maison Baguès foliage gilt bronze chinoiserie lacquered side tables 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
These beautiful Maison Baguès chinoiserie nesting side tables were created in the early 1950s, with solid foliage shaped gilt bronze structure and chinese decor lacquered tops pictur...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand French Neoclassical Marble Top Library or Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century French walnut library table or console table made on a grand scale. The table features a carved walnut frame crafted in the Louis XVI neoclassical taste with Nap...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished pair of early 20th-century French Bouillotte table lamps in gilt bronze, embodying the elegance and symmetry of neoclassical design.
Crafted with substantial weight ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Maison Baguès Two Tiers Brass Coffee Table. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of brass with two glass shelves featuring bronze tassels on each corner. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Pair of Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spira...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Black Lacquered Tops by Maison
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with black lacquered tops surrounded by an openwork gallery. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves , Maison Jansen , mid 20th century.
This is a very solid example, of the highest quality , with 7 glass shelves , brushed steel columna...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Style Gilt Iron Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 20th century French iron cocktail or coffee table featuring a gilded finish. Crafted in the neoclassical directoire taste in the manner and style of Maison Jansen. The table ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Vintage Brass
Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow
Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Two matching slim black opaline table lamps in neoclassical style made circa 1890. Brass column neck and baluster shaped black ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt Neoclassical mantel mirror with original mirror glass. The restrained molding incorporates foliate motifs, beading, and “cassetta” flat bo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Ceiling Lights in Gilt Wrought Iron
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Outstanding neoclassical style gilt iron ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Trumeau ca. 1870.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Trumeau ca. 1870.
19th century Louis XV style elegant French Trumeau wall panel. The panel is a symmetrical, rectangular shape and features ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,141 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Side Tables or Bedsides Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables or bedside tables is made of wood and brass with Carrara marble tops. These tables have 3 drawers. This is a French work in the style of Mai...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler.
Offered is a lovely French Neoclassical style silver plated champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket. This beautifully detaile...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Anonymous
Europe; late18th century
Iron
Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each
This exquisite p...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket, Miniature
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket
A refined French banded agate and gilt bronze (ormolu) rectangular jewel casket, mid-19th century, of hinged form with c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Agate, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Amazing French 19th century Neoclassical-theme table lamp, recently converted from gas to electric. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
A monumental and finely detailed pair of life-size patinated bron...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Pair of Corinthian Column Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Polished in taste and patina, these vintage French Neoclassical-theme table lamps are a fantastic choice for buffet lighting, side tables, or bedside lamps. The silver metal lamps ar...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table.
Direct from France, an elegant and versatile vintage two-tier French serving cart, in a very small ‘pas...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor.
It is signed.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style round coffee table. is made of brass with a stretcher and 4 elegant brass finials. This is a French work by famous Maison Baguès. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass
Steel Coffee Table with Glass
Eglomised Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass, brushed steel and bronze with clear glass on top and gilt eglomised mirror bottom shelf. French work by M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain
By Edmé Samson
Located in Roma, IT
19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain
Beautiful and rare hand-decorated porcelain bowl from the famous Edmé Samson manufacture (b Paris, 1810; d Paris, 1891).
Displays the ori...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and frosted glass ceiling light fixture, circa 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressiv...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
SET of 6 French Neoclassical Bronze "Mr North Wind" Gas Converted Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Antique 19thc French Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconces. Featuring Mr North Wind blowing beauty. Newly wired and ready to mount. French estate find.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Psyché Floor Mirror in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative removable neoclassical style psyche mirror is all made of brass with its beveled mirro. This is a French work. in the style of Maison Jansen Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Midcentury Modern Tiered Table-Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling side table or display shelf from mid-20th century France, in the style of Maison Baguès, crafted in brass and tinted mirror. The polished brass frame appears gilded, refle...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Black Leather and Glass Shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with clear glass on top and black leather bottom shelf. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Wooden coffee table with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice coffee table is made of wood with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Swinging Brass Psyche Mirror in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice swinging neoclassical style psyche mirror is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,236 Sale Price
20% Off
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,912 Sale Price / item
83% Off
Brass and cast iron umbrella stand. French. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice umbrella stand is made of brass with a cast iron and zinc base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Custom French Limestone Trestle Table with Lyre-form Supports
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; comprised of three parts, the thick hand-carved rectangular top resting on two lyre-form supports; new with minimal wear expected...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This model is particularly rare in this size. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,407 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique
Gardening
Fireback
/ Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French 'Gardening' Fireback / Backsplash.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored wit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Montereau Creil French Creamware Faïence d’Aix en Provence Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural im...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture.
Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster hand sculpture. This vintage French academic plaster hand sculpt...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Brass Rectangular Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rectangular two tiers neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with twoglass shelves. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,283 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Two Tiers Glass Top resting on a Steel
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and exceptional coffee table is made of bronze, brass and steel with two tiers glass top resting on a steel mesh. The upper plate offers a pattern repeated in reverse for t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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