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
Decorated Religious Possibly Russian Brass Repousse Enameled Icon Wall Placque
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover this exquisite handcrafted brass repoussé and enameled wall plaque of Mary and Baby Jesus, a breathtaking example of European devotional artistry—possibly of Russian Orthodo...
Category
1940s Russian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French Neoclassical Style Brass Magazine Rack with Dolphin Heads, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with dolphin heads. This is a work by famous French Designer Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gorham Sterling Silver Paneled Rectangular Celery or Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery tray by Gorham, circa 1940s.
A rectangular paneled tray with a rolled, shaped rim, very heavy in weight.
Marked: Gorham Sterling...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Oval Brass Rolling Table with Double Removable Tops from Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice small oval neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass with two removable tops surrounded by an openwork gallery. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo floor lamp is made of bronze. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Ebonized
Leather Top Console Table with Planter and Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Ebonized Wood, Leather Top, Patinated Brass
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Printed Tin Dolly Madison Ice Cream Flavor Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging Dolly Madison Ice Cream Lithographed Tin Flavor Board, circa late 1940s.
Ice Cream and soda flavor boards were originally displayed in soda fountains and general stores ac...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Brushed Steel
Brass Floor Lamp In the Style of M. Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of neoclassical style floor lamps is made of brushed steel and brass with hunting horns. This is a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,567 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Brass Side Tables with Smoked Glass Shelves In the style of Maison Janse
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work In the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron and Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
French wrought iron and bronze table or gueridon. The table has bronze round accents and can be used indoor or outdoors.
Would also make a nice d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Oval Brass Bar Cart with Two Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with 2 clear glass shelves. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,215 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Coffee Table with Oxidized Brass Top by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table is made of brass with an oxidized and patinated brass top with glass on top. This is a French work by famous Maison Ramsay. The quality of this cocktail t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,159 Sale Price
26% Off
Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces with Floral Decorations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Crystal Glass, Gilt Metal
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Valet on Casters
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style valet is made of brass and wood with tripode base on casters. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 round brass nesting tables with glass tops surrounded with silver rims
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant set of 3 round nesting tables is made of brass with glass tops surrounded with silver rims. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Neoclassical Style Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Wrought Iron 6-Light Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
an elegant pair of chandeliers in the neoclassical taste decorated in a silver and gold leaf finish; the reeded central support joined at the mid-section with a gadrooned sphere and ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of mahogany and brass three tiers console or side tables, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of three tiers consoles or side tables is made of mahogany and brass. The tables are composed of 3 mahogany shelves that are worked all around and of 4 s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,219 Sale Price
25% Off
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass. French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Base a little bit damaged. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,735 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Silver Plate Metal Bowl or Vide Poche, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of bowls or Vide Poche is in silver plate. It has been made in France during circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$335 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Wood Vanity and Mirror with Drawer – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Wood Vanity and Mirror with Drawer – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940
This charming wood vanity and mirror, crafted in France around 1940, is an elegant and delicate piece tha...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
$1,238 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a black shade, gilt inside. This is a French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,351 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chandelier is made of bronze and crystal. It has a very nice shap and is very elegant. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A French round marble top, ebonized and gilt table, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant, ebonized table, with its gently curving legs and gilt details will be a wonderful addition to more formal interiors. The marble top is encircled by a bronze banded edge...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Coat Rack. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coat rack is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Floor Lamp in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with red lucite elements. The lamp has 5 arms. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
Embrace the splendor of this exquisite Italian neoclassical style coffee table from the 1940s, a stunning centerpiece that commands attention. The base, constructed from solid mahoga...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,584 Sale Price
53% Off
Large Ornate Bronze Mirror 50.5"H x 29.25"W circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large ornate bronze mirror, American, circa 1940s. It measures 50.5"H x 29.25"W.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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
Brass Magazine Rack with Bluish Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant magazine rack is made of brass with bluish glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Chandelier by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style metal chandelier. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Penny Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Penny carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. American Penny rugs are often used as decorative coverings for beds, tables, dre...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of wood Corbels (shelve supports). Carved griffin - dragon- gargoyles figures . Beautiful architectural salvaged decor.
Wood appears to be mahoga...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp. French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Standing Ashtray with Lily Flower Decor
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This standing ashtray is made of brass and bronze with lily flower decor. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,394 Sale Price
25% Off
Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Shelves Unit in the Style Of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style shelves unit is made of silvered metal with tainted glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style porcelain lamps.
Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style Porcelain lamps with opposing Greek inspired faces, gilt swan handles and brass bases....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Ruffled Rim Oval Celery Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Kirk
Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery or relish tray by S. Kirk & Son, circa 1940s.
An oval tray with a ruffled rim.
Marked: S. Kirk & Son, Sterling 170.
Measures: 7...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical style brass and clear 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 and clear glass. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,652 Sale Price
37% Off
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pineapple Shaped Finial Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Exceptional French 40
s candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Crystal Cut with Silver-plate Wayer Jug
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage water jug in cut crystal with silverplate handle and cover.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Elegant Pair of Neo Classical Side Tables by Lucien Rollin, France 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of cream lacquered neoclassical side tables with a glass top.
Two -tiers and brass bowls.
By Lucien Rollin- France 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,727 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neoclassical motif chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Neoclassical motif chandelier featuring gilt metal foliate arms, crystal beads, etched and frosted glass shade and medallion details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plated Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English silver-plated torcheres with uplight and with finely etched bases.
Measurements:
Total height: 64"
Diameter: 10"
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$12,000 / set
Pair of gilt metal corner side tables with eglomized mirror shelves. French work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of corner side tables is made of gilt metal with eglomized mirror shelves. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,791 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Gilt Metal Nesting Tables with Claw Feet
Leather Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice set of nesting tables is made of gilt metal with claw feet and brown leather tops. This is a French work attributed by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Silvered Bronze Herons, Attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Faux-bamboo-style brass tripartite coffee table in the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning and very elegant tripartite coffee table is made of faux-bamboo-style brass with two-tiers glass tops. The cocktail table is composed of 3 tables: a rectangular center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp by Frederic Cooper with Cast Brass Bird
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing and rare faux bamboo floor lamp with a parrot sitting on a perch. All in solid brass and in excellent vintage condition with new silk cord wiring.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Winter Landscape in Figural Santas Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique winter landscape , oil on canvas signed, Belgian artist, redecorated with blown glass vintage German Christmas ornaments Santa Claus...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Blown Glass
$1,528 Sale Price
20% Off
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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