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
Set of Four Neoclassical Prints of Classic Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Marvelous set of four 19th century neoclassical prints of Greco-Roman classical figures framed. Neoclassical academic style each mounted in gilt faux-rope frames with sage green line...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
18th Century French Neoclassical Wall Console with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French neoclassical wall-mounted console dating from the late 18th century, crafted with refined proportions and exceptional materials. The demilune structure is made of v...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Revival Style French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A breathtaking French crystal and bronze chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal flowers and cascading tiers of droplets. Featuring eight lights, this exquisite piece showcases a f...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French sofa bench, crafted around 1820, showcases the timeless sophistication of early 19th-century furniture design. Made from solid walnut, the bench feat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Round Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style round bar. cart is made of brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
$52,579 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century French Nickel and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Executed in France circa 1950, this refined mid-century coffee table is designed in the manner of Maison Baguès, renowned for their luxurious use of gilt metal and glass. The thick r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
18th Century French Stone Sundial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Terracotta Bust by Albert Carrier - Belleuse
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Terracotta Bust by Renowned Artist Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse (French 1824-1887). Extraordinary Quality & Detail. Signed on the back A Carrier. France, circa 1860. ...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite mid-century floor lamp is a stunning example of craftsmanship from France, produced in the 1940s. Crafted from black forged iron, the lamp features beautifully designe...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlestick Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s French Neoclassical style bronze "Bougeoirs" candlestick table lamps. The candlesticks were wired for use as petite table lamps. Wired for USA, candelabra sockets.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm. Ebon...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top, Brass Accents
Lion
s Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with its original marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pr...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Very Large Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Malachite Green Glass Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Very Large Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Malachite Green Glass Display Cabinet
French, 20th Century
Height 250cm, width 368cm, depth 76cm
An exceptional statement piece, this gran...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
French 1940s Ebonized Dining Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant circular French 1940s neoclassical style mahogany veneered dining table features graceful tapered legs on brass sabots and it is has been recently refinished in a rich d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock on lion's paws with a rectangular pedestal featuring lyre and torch motifs. Above it rises the full-figure depiction of the god Apollo with a ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical French Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early nineteenth century neoclassical vanity table with original mirror plate.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Round Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with a beautiful marble top. This is a French work by Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Classical Gilt Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 19th Century French gilt over mantel mirrors. Neo-Classical style with cherub decoration on the crown. Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
A NEOCLASSICAL POSTMODERN COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-MICHEL WILMOTTE France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and elegant rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Neo-Antique, Neo-Classical, Memphis, with a geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes with a khaki patin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classical Gilt
Patinated Bronze of a Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890.
An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Psyche Mirror In The Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swinging psyche mirror. is all made of brass with a beveled mirror. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Patinated Bronze after Moreau on Slate Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bronze statue with dark colored patination featuring a seated classical lady after James Pradier (1790-1852). She is set on an oval polished slate marble base. This bronze is inspire...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Gueridon
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical Gueridon
foundry in zinc Origin France
circa 1900 perfect condition.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Wood
Brass Side Tables with Carrara Marble Tops in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of side tables or nightstand tables are made of wood and brass with White Carrara marble tops. These side tables or bedside tables have 2 drawers. Thi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass
Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
Located in Norwich, GB
Elegant Mid Century brass and ebonised three drawer desk with leather inset, in the Maison Jansen manner. French - Circa 1950.
This Directoire style desk is made in bright solid bra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Rosewood and Marble Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical rosewood and marble table, probably French, circa 1940s, possibly earlier. It is constructed of rosewood and other woods with brass ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
35% Off
Architectural Stair Model, masterpiece
Located in Bilzen, BE
Miniature staircases are very rare, when you realize that such a miniature staircase represented almost as much work as creating a life-size staircase.
Full detailed craftmanship.
To...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th - 19th Century
Abduction of Persephone
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
Located in London, GB
A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
French Banded Green Onyx Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Banded Green Onyx Pedestal, early 20th century, with square revolving clock. 34.5" H x 11" W x 11" D.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Round Brass Coffee Table. Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass and gilt brass. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Round Mirror from France, circa 1850.
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent over-painted charcoal and gold large circular mirror from France, circa 1850. Replaced original glass with different antique glass. Beautifully carved detail, hand-finish...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bronze Chandelier with Ram
s Heads in the Louis XVI Style. French work in the st
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant 6 lights chandelier is made of bronze. It is decorated with ram's heads on the top and ornaments on the arms. This is a French work in the Louis XVI style. In t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass Gueridon in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style tripod gueridon is made of brass with round glass shelf on top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Collection Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wooden Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of three 18th century neoclassical carved wooden ornaments.
France circa 1780.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$682 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Patinated Bronze Figure of Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena E. Hébert
V Pillard
Located in New York, NY
Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena
model c. 1860–1872
Pierre-Eugène-Emile Hébert
Artist, French, 1828–1893
Cast by Victor Paillard, Paris
The bronze depicts Athena standing with a spea...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Two-Arm Crystal Sconces W/ White Shades Manner of Baccarat
By 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-...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century French Giltwood Mirrors with Original Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entry with these matching gilt wood wall decors. Created in France circa 1920, each carved frame with Classic lines, features a b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mercury Glass
1940’s French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / item
Vintage Pair of Blue Painted Glass and Marble Console Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
These refined console tables echo the neoclassical elegance of Maison Jansen. The clean lines and tapered legs are accented with panels of deep blue églomisé glass and gilt trim. Thr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style oval bar cart is all made of brass. It has two removable oval trays made of glass and surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. This is a French work by famous ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,417 Sale Price
25% Off
Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box
Origin France Circa 1900
Interior decoration (flowers)
bronze mount
hand painted box.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Supremely Elegant with Neo-Classical Embellishment Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet 23' x 23'
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition.
France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered
Measurements includes the wooden base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
$468 Sale Price
50% Off
French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Wooden Table with Grey Veined Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style wooden side table from the 19th century, with grey marble top and fluted legs. Created in France during the 19th century, this side table features a recta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine drawing while unsigned is an excellent example of sketch work done in sanguine as preparatory work for large finished paintings. Created in France during the days of artist...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Large 1950s Gilt Metal French Neoclassic Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of neoclassical French wall sconces with an elegant design. They have two arms per sconce, each elegantly curved and designed to resemble twisted rope or cord, leading ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski
Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
French Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Ebonized Black Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French marble top ebony coffee or cocktail table in an elegant Neoclassical style, with bronze sabot feet under elegant tapering square legs. Beautiful original Carrara marble top in...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Haviland Vieux Paris Limoges Porcelain 76 Piece Dinner Set
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The collection "Vieux Paris Vert," created in 1911 by Haviland Co. remains popular over a century later with its timeless design. Every piece is hand painted by artists in Limoges, F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Style 40 arms Bronze Gabrielle Fleurs Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Monumental Chandelier, In bronze, 40 arms lights, gold 24K finish. Dimensions : Height 275 cm x 198 cm diameter.
It is an enchantment of corollas and flowers, pearly medallions, and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Painted French Neoclassical Armchairs with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant 19th century French painted armchairs or fauteuils with original paint and new high end neutral upholstery. Refined example of of the French Neoclassical style, with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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