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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
Place of Origin: French
Mid-Century French Brass Glass Three-Piece Coffee Table Maison Baguès Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This mid-century three-piece oval cocktail table was created in Paris France circa 1950. Attributed to Maison Baguès and built of brass, the table features three separate elements: a...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. This stunning pair of two arm sconces displays a central rosette with two crossed arrows. At the front are tw...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu

Silver over Bronze 3 Light Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard or Counter Light featuring 3 Tiffany style Shades. France, Circa 1980. Dimensions: Height 66" Width 62" D...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Enamel

Large French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Neoclassical Period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Coal Scuttle - Umbrella Stand Copper Brass Antique by IGRO
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique French coal scuttle that can be used a decorative umbrella stand. Hand hammered copper & brass. France late 1800, Stamped "IGRO" Nice vintage patin...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Maison Jansen French Side Tables with Brass Rams Head and Hoof Detail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of French Neoclassical style end tables by Maison Jansen. They are made from curved brushed steel and the tops are supported by finely chiseled brass rams heads and hooves.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s A wonderful example of an early 20th century carved giltwood twin bedframe designed and produced in France. The ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very finely-chiselled French gilt bronze candlesticks crafted in the neoclassical style. The decoration is extremely intricate, particularly on the circular base and tulip-...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1940 Leaded Glass and Silver Plated Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's silver plated bronze and leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior lights
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of neoclassical 19th century French wall sconces crafted with a beveled mirrored backplate with reverse etched architectural designs and a perfectly aged oxidized fin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chandelier, 19th Century Gilt Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent mid-19th century chandelier, original mercury gilding showing a rich contrast of matte and burnished areas. The chandelier features a profuse array of Neoclassical orname...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Original Oil Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat The Artist is Dutch painter Albert Hess signed lower right.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paint

Sèvres Style Gold Ormolu and Pink Porcelain Antique French Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The magnificent neoclassical style clock set would make a beautiful addition to any elegant interior. The three-piece, antique French clock set comprising a central clock and a p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Iron Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French Neoclassical style iron torchieres. Stunning pair of French Neoclassical style iron torchères, torchiere, torche`re lamps or floor lamps, circa 1920, possibly ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s. Stunning pair of sunburst ceiling light fixtures in crowned shape. Handcrafted in iron an...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

1980s Pair of French Hollywood Regency Coffee Tables
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of coffee tables designed in the French Hollywood Regency style from the 1980s. Each table features two-tiered glass shelves, adorned with sculpted details reminiscent of clas...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp in style Maison Baguès - France 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
Neo-classical lamp in polished and patinated bronze in the style of Maison Baguès. This lamp will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA facili...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

French Directoire Style Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period design is remarkable with its straight, classic...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Stone, Brass, Ormolu

Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, US
Our monumental pair of 18th century candelabra of French origin depict Roman neoclassical male and female holding cornucopia, finely carved from white marble, with four light ormolu bronze candleholders of foliate design with fruits, nuts and grape bunches. Provenance: Arne Schlesch & José Juárez...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Antique Neoclassical Composition Wall Panel in Ebonised Frame
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical finely cast composition wall panel with a stunning glazed ebonised frame. In a large landscape form, this handcrafted plaque is decorated in relief showcasin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Composition

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp - Vase c.1850 later electrified Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color:...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Neoclassical French Alabaster and Bronze Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s. This stunning carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silk, Wood

20th Century Wine Cooler – Ercuis – Silver-Plated – Lion Mask Handles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant and finely crafted silver-plated wine cooler by the renowned French silversmith Ercuis. Featuring a neoclassical design with bold lion mask handles and beaded rim detailing, ...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

Antique French Allegory of Love Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Blue Jasperware Two-Piece Bulb Pot
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th century French blue and white jasperware two-piece bulb pot. Removable lid with holes. Medium blue Jasperware with all over neoclassical detailin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pottery

1940s Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and important spindle feet console in patinated wrought iron with a spectacular carrare marble A similar model is located at the Louvre museum at the bronze room into the deco...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight 1930's painted Neoclassical style dining chairs. The chairs stand on four straight legs that have a fluted ball at the to...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Linen, Walnut

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
$3,800 Sale Price / set
55% Off
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 Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with oxidized mirror tops. On the bottom, the stretcher is very nice and finely chiseled. This is a French work...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style bronze and marble three-piece clock set French, 19th century Clock: Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 62cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Beveled Glass and Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
French beveled glass and brass lantern French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 83cm, diameter 52cm Made from brass and beveled glass, this large lantern is finely crafted in the...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set, late 19th century, sold as a set of 3. This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Metal

Pair of French 1960s 2 Patina Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional suite of 6 French bronze 2 patina wall Sconces in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960. Priced by pair. US rewired, one socket, 60 watts max or LED . Backplate dimen...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking acorn finial amidst fine overlapping f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural pair of cast stone garden urns, each composed of a classical urn resting on a pedestal base, was made in Italy circa 1960 and is signed by Italgarden, a noted mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Enamel, Zinc

Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass, Steel Glass Console, France, C 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style neoclassical brass, steel & glass console, France, C 1960 With custom thick beveled glass top, the base with 'X" stretcher side and bras horse head caryatids wit...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side tables. Measure: 1st-tier high 8 2nd-tier high 20 Very good vintage condition. 2 pairs available, 4 tables ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
$5,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large belle Époque bronze doré three graces figural candelabras mounted as lamps, the gilt bronze bases modeled as the three graces, supporting a tazza, all supported by a ro...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, attributed to Maison Gagneau, Paris gilt and patinated bronze desk lamp designed as a quiver of arrows in the Neoclassical taste. C...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Square Brass Side Tables with Onyx Tops
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style square side tables is made of brass with onyx tops. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Brass

A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Wood Jardinière Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular container carved with pearls and rinceaux and supported by an inswept strung-piaster quadripartite stand with a central finial and hung with swags raised on a conforming...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Bronze and Red Marble Empire Style Gueridon Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Bronze and red marble Empire style Gueridon table A classic French bronze and red marble round gueridon table on scrolled legs with hoof (sabot) feet on casters. Topped by a rare ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm This beautiful pedestal clock has...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock was crafted in France in the late 19th century. The clock is a monument to this period of industrialisation and technological innovation, being decorated with an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Spelter

19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Jardiniere Planter Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French cast iron jardiniere or planter with the lovely original surface and patina. This beautiful jardiniere is nice large size, heavy and well cast,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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.