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
Period: 1940s
Bronze and Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a Rrench work by famous designer Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Oval Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Bar Cart is made of silvered brass with removable trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass Mirror surrounded by a Cord In the style of Maison Bagués.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice oval mirror is made of brass and is surrounded by a Cord Decorated with 2 Pompoms. This is a French work In the style of Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lenox Classical Style White Porcelain Mantle Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Lenox porcelain and plated metal torchère or mantle lamp. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and rewired with new socket, switch, twi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade
Style: French Neoclassical
Condition: Newly Rewired
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Brass Swan Magazine Rack, Italy in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swan magazine rack is made of brass. This piece is signed Italy was made in Italy for famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Baguès bamboo bronze chinoiserie lacquered end tables 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of Maison Baguès chinoiserie end tables was created in the early 1940s with solid bamboo shaped bronze structure and a chinese decor lacquered top picturing birds an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,159 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Nouveau Wall Console Attributed to Jean Charles Moreaux, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Purchased from a private residence near Avignon, France; this gorgeous hand carved wall console is attributed to Jean Charles Moreaux; a French Ar...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Maison Jansen, Rare Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with a black lacquered top. The legs are ended by bronze claw feet. This a work by famous F...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
"A Schooner off of the Coast" by American Artist Gordon Hope Grant
By Gordon Grant
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An oil on canvas by American artist Gordon Hope Grant featuring a schooner off of the coast. This painting is signed and dated i1945 n the lower left and measures 33.5" x 33.5" incl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pair of Oak and Leather Armchairs by De Coene Frères
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style armchairs is made of oak and leather. This is a Belgian work by De Coene Frères. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of mahogany
brass side tables with leather tops in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of brass side tables is made of mahogany with clear brown leather tops. These side tables or bedside tables have a drawer on top. This is a French work in the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,183 Sale Price
33% Off
Round Brass Gueridon with Three Glass Shelves. French work by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice round three tiers gueridon is made of chiseled brass with decorations and three glass shelves surrounded by brass circles ornated with palms. This is a French work by ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Round Bar Carts with Removable Upper Trays, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare pair of round side tables with removable upper trays is made of brass with 3 tiers. This is a French work probably by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Shelf
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of gilt metal with blueish glass shelf. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,351 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical style silvered metal chandelier. French work by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style chandelier is made of silvered metal. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,206 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Set of 3 1940
s French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,888 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Style Bronze Ashtray in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style ashtray is made of bronze. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,775 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Round Brass Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Tables by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This eoclassical round coffee table is made of brass with 4 corner nesting tables. This is a French work by famous Frenvch designer Maison Bagués...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of neoclassical style brass lanterns wall lights, possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style lanterns wall lights is made of brass with glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of brass with clear glass panels on each side. The quality is really nice. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Glass Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass with clear glass trays. This is a a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Milk Glass Hobnail Basket with Handles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique milk glass hobnail basket with handles. 12” by 12”.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940
s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare patinated bronze lamp floor.
Attributed to André Arbus.
Height adjustable from 45" to 59" excluding shade.
Shade for showing purposes only.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Carved
Gilt Wood Coffee Table signed by Maison Hirch
By Maison Hirch
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of carved and gilt wood with mirror top. This is a French work signed Maison HIRCH. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Neoclassical style brass bottles holder in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style bottles holder is made of brass on a wooden base. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French neoclassical Louis XVI style pine bookcase - Shelving unit.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Brass Side Table with 2 Glass Shelves. French work, Maison Jansen Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style side table is made of brass with 2 glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table and six chairs set, burl maple veneer top and walnut base. Chairs reupholstered in original material from the period some of the upholste...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl, Wood
$3,250 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece
with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade.
Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,650 Sale Price
31% Off
Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style nesting tables are made of brass with glass shelves. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Brass Nesting Tables by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style nesting tables are made of brass with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,831 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style mirror is in original condition and extra ordinary look and quality made.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,950 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Zinc Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French neoclassical style zinc lamps.
Stunning large pair of French Neoclassical style zinc lamps. These French zinc lamps ha...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
$4,250 / set
Maison Bagués, Rare Pair of Neoclassical Round Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical round side tables are made of brass with a clear glass top. These are very nice side tables by famous fren...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Oval Brass Bar Cart, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical oval bar cart is made of brass with 2 glass shelves. This is a very fine work and this drinks trolley can be attributed to Maison Jansen, French, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Rosewood End Table, by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French midcentury rosewood round end table with a floral inlaid top of mother of pearl and ebony supported on three scroll legs connected with a stretcher base (JULES LELEU).
Jules...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Dolphins Heads and Mirror Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with dolphin heads feet and a nice mirror shelf. This cocktail was made by famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical style brass and blueish glass magazine rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass on the sides. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$2,384 Sale Price
32% Off
Superb Pair of Pewter Corinthian Column Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of pewter silverplate corinthian column neoclassical lamps . having lion heads detailing near top of each column and amazing hand ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Pair 1940
s Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. The quality iof this piece is very fine. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Ci...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French Rock Crystal Chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A large French eight-arm gilt tole and rock crystal chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940. In the romantic neoclassical style.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
$4,624 Sale Price
37% Off
French Wooden Fluted Column Pedestal, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1940s French pedestal in the neoclassical style, its fluted column form evokes architectural grandeur. Crafted from solid wood with vertical grooves, it rests on a squared...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection CarluccI - JAB ), feat cushions, two bolsters available.
Designed by Jaques Quinet-Franc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$7,199 Sale Price
26% Off
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass
Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique cut glass perfume bottle. Decorative and collectible.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Neoclassical Silvered Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Tops, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical coffee table is made of silvered metal with blueish glass shelves. This is a French work, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
French Steel and Marble Top Console
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French steel and marble to entry hall table.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
André Arbus Bronze
Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical French Pewter Chandelier with Six Arms in Louis XV style.
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier is a little bit unusual but we find it very unique charming. I do not find many like this. It has been wired in the US and certainly has a nice classic appeal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
$1,860 Sale Price
40% Off
Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Brass and Gilt Metal Base Tripod Gueridon, French
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style tripode gueridon is made of mahogany, brass and gilt metal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Dolphins Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Beautiful Gilded Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical stytle coffee table is made of brass. It has elegant dolphin feet joined by a stretcher with brass rope on which centre is a decoration. The top ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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.
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