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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
Broyhill Premier Penn Colony Nightstands End Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid maple nightstands end tables, bedside tables from the Penn Colony Collection of Broyhill Premier in good condition. Very solid cons...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Pair of Marble Top Mahogany Commodes by Bernhardt Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful pair of Bernhardt Furniture commodes. The commodes have 3 drawers that will provide plenty of storage. They have inset Marble tops and are made of mahogany.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pennsylvania House American Classical Cherry Extention Dining Table with Pads
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House midcentury American classical solid Cherry Extention dining table with protective Pads. Comes with 3 leaves. Fully extended t...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Pair of 19th century French Gilt Bronze Putti Candelabra lamps. Neoclassical Pair French Gilt Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps. Original marble socle bases. A true pair h...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 8.25" W x 8.25" D. {3-...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2. Pair of large and stunning drum shaped nightstands in solid Mahogany from the Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection. Labelled...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti By Deruta Italy, Late 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Neoclassical Creamware Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Large Neoclassical creamware tureen. Large neoclassical creamware zuppiera of tripod form with lion masks with rings supported on fluted monoped...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19C American tiger oak side table with claw and rock crystal feet. A CLASSIC piece of Western Americana furniture from circa...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tin

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Burl Inlaid Side Tables / Pedestals - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s Italian neo-classical style inlaid side tables with brass trim and pawed feet. The wood is satinwood and burl mahogany. They are both unmarked and in very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique National Cashier Register With the Key
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register R313 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

High quality large vintage giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
Located in Leesburg, VA
igh quality large vintage rectangular giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt Deknudt Deerlijk, Belgium; 20th century Glass, giltwood Approximate size: 72.75 (h) x 40 (w) x 2 (d)...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900 France Early 20th Century This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Round Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fine and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of silvered brass with two trays and a bottle holder. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stickley Large Modular Sectional Sofa Tan Leather Sectional Curved Room Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Stickley Wrap Around stunning sofa that can seat a large group, 7 large pillows wrap around the curved leather sectional. A classic Ralph Lauren style vintage gem! Dimensions The ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

Neoclassical or Empire Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with gold gilt accents on pedestal. Measures:...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

French Empire Walnut Bed Exquisite Bronze Ormolu Landstrom American Neoclassic
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a style French empire full bed bronze ormolu detail. Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents.Crafted by Landstrom Furniture Rockford, Illinois. Dimensions: ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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.    
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980s Large Neo-Classical Style Mirror Brass Pedestals or Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style mirrored side tables or pedestals. They have brass plated accents. The pair are unmarked and in very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

3 Gorgeous Santa Claus Vintage Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 Vintage gorgeous Santa Claus figurines for Holiday decor- two in textile and one in resin. Great condition
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Textile, Resin

3 Gorgeous Santa Claus Vintage Figurines
3 Gorgeous Santa Claus Vintage Figurines
$140 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Dos Gallos Studio Custom Round Edna Table with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos Studio custom Edna side table with drawer and shelf. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown here with a #1 w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware ~ Set of 8 Place Settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings in the Spectator black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain. Signed, circa 1995-1996. This pattern is currently out of production. ...
Category

1990s English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Measuring approximately 14 inches high by 11 inches wide and 11 inches deep, this silver-plated trophy stands...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical size 1920s ceiling lamp. This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19t
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century A distinguished and highly decorative pair of late ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Colored Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large reproduction print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique capital. The capital's from a collection...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Pine Floral French Doors Sidelite 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive set of antique half glazed architectural salvaged French double doors and sidelites. Features a solid pine frame with arched, scrolled and neoclassical ribboned...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass, Pine

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

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest lico...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
Category

19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

Neoclassical Style Metal Architectural Element
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Patinated Aluminum and Cast Iron Architectural Element, with pierced galleried top, four columns and and stepped rectangular base. 24.75" H x 22.5" W x 6" D. Prove...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Black Rock, CT
A timeless French Louis XVI–style commode, this graceful three–drawer beauty blends classical form with a disarming warmth. Rounded corners soften the rectilinear silhouette, while f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mahogany chest of drawers features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer, four dovetail drawers with brass accented hardware and short tapered legs. Dimensio...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super. Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

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

Set of 6 Outdoor Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use these Francous Carre sunburst spring garden dining chairs are ready to be set around youre tabl...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered, at some point, so is in very good condition. A few ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

English Architectural Ceramic Sculpture Wall Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This painted wall pocket or sculpture is beautifully constructed and ornamented with an English Woman in the center. This piece would be a wonderful architectural element standing al...
Category

Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine secretary featuring traditional carved fluted diamonds on the upper doors. This secretary has been given a newer professionally layered painted finish—black...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Koken original Brown Leather White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918
By Koken Manufacturing Co., Theo A. Kochs
Located in Linkebeek, BE
!!!!! System to be reviewed - to be restored !!!!! Sold as is Measures : 70x100cm H:116 cm SH: 65cm Materials and Techniques: Leather - Enamel - Iron Place of Origin: United States Koken was a barber chair company in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These chairs are known for their sturdy construction and high-quality materials.Koken barber chairs...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

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