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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
Period: 1940s
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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Stele, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. It is made of 3 panels decorated with brass Lily Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. This fireguards has 3 panels decorated with a laurel wreath in the central part. This ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Charming Neoclassical Style Side Table with Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant neoclassical style side table having light brown wood offset with ebonized and painted sections as well as gold leaf. There are stunning X's on the front and back, ele...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lanterns with acanthus leaf detail along the top edge and eight interior lights. Sold individually. Measurement...
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of andirons in the neoclassical style is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps carries two lights per lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Antique Toys Doll with Pram and Baby Doll Furniture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique toys- doll with Pram and baby, antique doll furniture- vanity stand mirror, 7@. Handmade textile doll with German rubber baby doll in Pr...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
$1,103 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket. Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Tôle

Neoclassical style brass nesting tables with arcuate base. French work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style nesting tables with arcuate base is made of brass with clear glass shelves. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Set of 3 Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables with Mirror Tops, French Work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 3 neoclassical style nesting tables is made of brass with mirror tops. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Brass faux-bamboo magazine rack with tainted glass panels on each side. French w
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with Greenish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of faux-bamboo magazine racks is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Frank Lemon, Signed WWII Offset Lithograph - Dauntless Aircraft Flying to Midway
By Frank Lemon
Located in Morristown, NJ
American 1945, a striking offset lithograph of "Dauntlesses" flying on their way to the Battle of Midway during the second World War." Below the illustration is an inscription reading "A few against many, Dauntlesses from far-off carriers race to the Battle of Midway, June 1942", signed in ink "Frank Lemon...
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1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Paper

1940 s Neoclassical style/ Hollywood Regency Walnut w/ Mirror Hall Console Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1940's Neoclassical style/ Hollywood Regency Mirrored Hall Console Table. Mirror top and mirrored and brass trim. Beautiful wood framed. Palm Beach Estate acquisition.
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1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Signed Maison Charles Bronze Black Marble Eagle Table Lamp Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles table lamp stunning handmade hammered bronze eagle like a Trophy mounted on a Black Marble Pedestal. US rewired and in working condition. It takes three regula...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Bronze

Pair 1940 s Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps. 1940's. Please look closely at pictures for finiah.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a fine work, the brass is finely chiseled. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of 1940 s Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Small Neoclassical Style Crystal Lamp, French Work, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant small neoclassical style lamp is made of crystal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration. Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

1940 s Neoclassical Style Brass Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Art Glass

Original Oil on Canvas Painting After Norman Mills Price
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unsigned Original oil on canvas painting after Norman Mills Price. Canvas is a bit loose. Frame appears to be original. Canvas and Frame show age. See image of illustration of the same image signed in corner by Norman Mills Price "Norman Mills Price never fully received the popular recognition that his work deserved. Because he was so intently interested in historical subjects, he restricted his work to these almost exclusively. The dedication and artistry he brought to his work, however, was especially appreciated and respected by a select group – his fellow-illustrators. His painstaking research into every detail made each picture an authentic documentary, but the detail was never allowed to detract from the dramatic concept of the illustration itself. Although Price made effective use of tone and color, his pen-and-ink drawings were especially effective, exhibiting a full range of values and textural effects." "Price was born in Canada, studied art there and in London and Paris. By 1912, he had established himself in New York and had begun to work for American publications. Some of his most successful illustrations were done for a long series of historical novels by Robert W. Chambers for Liberty magazine. He was a charter member of the Society of Illustrators at the time of his death." "Illustrator, Norman Mills Price was born in Brampton, Ontario (1877) and began his studies at the Ontario School of Art. Around 1901 he spent time in London, studying at the Goldsmith's Institute; Westminster School of Art; and with Cruikshank. While in London, he was the founder of Carlton Studios. He later went on to Paris, studying at the Academie Julian, with J.P. Laurens and R.E. Miller. He did freelance work in Paris until an assignment in Belgium for Century brought him to the attention of other American publishers. In 1911, he had a studio in New York City, and worked for such publication as Harper's, Cosmopolitan, and Liberty. He illustrated the novels: "The Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare (1905), The Rogue's Moon (1929), Leif Erikson...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paint

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Brass Table Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass beveled round mirror in style of Ico Paricsi. Adjustable position great for the vanity table or jewelry store. Base is 7.2 diameter.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940 s
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Brass and Brushed steel Fireplace Tools Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and brushed steel . This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Italian Neoclassical Style Iron and Tole Table with Arrows
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style iron and tole table with arrows. Stunning vintage Italian Neoclassical style iron and tole drum table with arrows, stars and a mar...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Iron, Tôle

Neoclassical Silver Plated and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of silver plated and brass. The lamp is composed of 4 lights on top of 4 brass sleeves on trumpets. It has a brass ring on top o...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Silver

Neoclassical Style 3 Tiers Mahogany and Brass Round Table, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers serving table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Mahogany and Brass Two Tiers Center Table, This is a French Work by Hugnet Sign
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style two tiers center table is mad of mahogany and brass. This is a French work by Hugnet (signed), circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair Wrought Iron Salterini style Black Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

French Maison Bagués Style Brass Table with Mirrored Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagués style brass table with mirrored top. Charming square French Maison Baguès or Maison Jansen style brass or bronze table or guéridon. This French Neoclassical style table with a mirrored top and paw feet dates to the 1940s. This vintage French Louis XVI style or Directoire style table has a beautiful aged patina to the bronze and would make a great side table...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Rare Nickeled Tripartie Coffee Table with Glass Tops Lacquered All Around
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice tripartie coffee table is made of nickel with blueish glass shelves lacquered all around. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Nickel

Elegant Pair of Neoclassical Leather Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of green leather neoclassical armchairs with cherry feet. Perfect vintage condition and highly comfortable. By J. Quinet France 1948.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass with a glass panel on each side. This piece is French and made of a nice quality and is attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Silver Plated 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical chandelier is made of silver plated. This is a very elegant fixture with 12 arms. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver

Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Linen

Pair, Aladdin Cast Glass Table Lamps
Located in Berkeley, CA
Trend setters predict "Granny-Chic" is the next big thing. These lovey table lamps would put you dead on point. Made by the world acclaimed oil lamp company, Aladdin out Chicago, jus...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass

Pair of Iron and Bronze Andirons with Duck Heads, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons are made of iron with bronze duck heads. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze and Wrought IronAndirons with Lions Faces. F
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. These firedogs have lion faces medallions. This is a French work, circ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Linen

Pair of Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Magazine Racks Attrib to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Attributed to Maison Jansen. Rare Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Magazine Racks. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Antique American Marbro Co Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Good condition
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Neoclassical Brass Crystal Wall Lights, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of decorative wall lights is made of brass and crystal. They represent a nice vase made of brass with brass and crystal flowers. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Restored Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Maison Jansen, c. 1940s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen coffee table with Carrara marble top in four sections over a lacquered wood frame, circa 1940s, made in France. Signed with Jansen stamp underneath on the w...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it boasts a breathtaking combination of turned bronze and brass components with a soft E...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
$3,476 Sale Price
41% Off
Neoclassical Pair of Newly Painted Black Iron Planters Urns with Fancy Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage cast iron planters having elaborate handles and neoclassical form and decoration. Just painted black. 35 ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

French Wrought Iron Wall-Mounted Console with Rose Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French wall-mounted console, sourced in the South of France. Hand-wrought in iron, the sinuous frame unfurls in baroque scrollwork—each curve ending in gilt accents, burnishe...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Set of 13 Fine French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 13 fine French Neoclassical cherry wood dining chairs in an Empire-Directoire style with carved and blackened wood details.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

A French Iron and Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of columnar form with bold gilt reeding articulated with gilt collars; on four downswept legs; mounted with a single bulb socket and harp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian Stripped Pine and Gilt Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian 1940s stripped pine and gilt trimmed large square pedestals with Neo-classical style Roman figures in relief. (att: PALADIO)
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood, Pine

Brass Neoclassical Sconce, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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