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 Framed 1940s Domestic Interior Watercolor Renderings
Located in Stamford, CT
These are two stunning watercolor renderings of quintessential 1940s interiors.
One is a beautiful teal and cream living room. The other is a cha...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$2,080 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Jansen Attributed to Round Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant round steel occasional table with gold accents and variegated brown marble top. Attributed to Jansen.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Wrought Iron Console with White Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French console table from the 1940s, resting on an expressive hand-forged wrought iron base with fluid scrollwork and a central fleur-de-lis finial. The top is a thick-cut slab of ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Demilune Console with Rosso Verona Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-forged in France in the 1940's this half-moon console pairs sculptural ironwork with a warm Rosso Verona marble top. The iron frame mounts neatly to the wall and shows a gentle ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
French 1940
s Polished Brass
Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s brass and bronze neoclassical style floor lamp features a hexagonal base supporting a delicately fluted stem. Recently rewired with a professional quality double so...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful 1940
s Green Wicker Chairs for Patio or Interior, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish vintage 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed armchairs, angular with wide flat arms giving them a graceful elegant look. The rattan & wicker armchairs have been newly re-lacquere...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Elegant Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Lyre Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage mahogany and upholstered neoclassical style bench having a marvelous lyre motife, brass accents, and beautiful legs that terminate in animal feet.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Neoclasical Brass Sconces Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
The 1940s set of four wall lights attributed to André Arbus (1903-1969) in gilded brass and mahogany.
Mahogany support with fluted brass base, from which three arms of light rise, en...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handsome Pair of Black Granite Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two very substantial heavy masculine lamps having classic urn shaped bases in black granite that rest on black lacquer plinths. Brass double sockets and...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany Neoclassical pedestal table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Mahogany tri pod fluted pedestal table has 3 columns supporting the top with a brass gate atop and caps on the feet.
The dimensions of th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$904 Sale Price
20% Off
French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,344 Sale Price
25% Off
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1940
s English Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 1940s Neoclassical style floor lamp in a polished nickel finish ready to illuminate your space with style and grace. It features a footed triangular base that not only provi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
$1,680 Sale Price
32% Off
Set of Four Repoussage Silver Plated Nut/Candy Dishes-America, c. 1940’s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage repoussé nut/candy dishes. This set is beautifully cast with deep, defined repoussage work. They are in great condition except for one with wear to the silver f...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
German solid silver salt shakers set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German solid silver salt shakers set
solid silver salt shaker set
Excellent condition and suitable for use
Crica 1940 Origin Germany
solid silver
There are 4 salt shakers shaped like...
Category
1940s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Grey Marble
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s coffee table features a gilt wrought iron base with an elegant scrolled design. The iron base has a rich gold patina that adds a touch of luxury to the overall look...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
$2,720 Sale Price
47% Off
French Iron Coffee Table with Travertine Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This hand-polished wrought iron coffee table features an original travertine top, reminiscent of the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Originating from France in the 1940s, this coffee tab...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Iron
French Neoclassical, Antique Standing Easel, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Neoclassical, Antique Standing Easel, Bronze, France, 1940s
A highly patinated standing easel in the French neoclassical tase. Likely designed and produced in Franca circa 19...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Side Table with Peachy Marble Top, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 1940s French side table featuring a black wrought iron frame with graceful swirl motifs, spherical feet, and a brass flower applique near the base. The frame has aged beau...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Tall Red Crystal and Chiseled Bronze TableAttributed to Cristal
Bronze Paris
By Cristal Et Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style table lamp is made of red crystal and chiseled bronze. This is a very fine work, attributed to famous French designer crystal & Bronze, Paris, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Presenting a French 1940s floor lamp made of silvered bronze and metal, resting on a neoclassical style square base. This remarkable piece is in good vintage condition, with wear con...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Double-Sided Neoclassical Grilles in Wrought Iron - France 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of neoclassical apartment separation grilles in wrought iron with an old patina of gold leaf. Fixing points on the highest upright. Double sided. Very nice quality.
France c. 1...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
25th Anniversary Silver Overlay Glass Dishes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two American overlay silver glass dishes for "25th Anniversary", the most classic wedding anniversary dishes.
They can also be for another anniversary: degree, acquaintance etc.
Can ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neo Classical Island/Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Island/Billiard Light. The inverted T shaped frame issuing two cylindrical lanterns with pleated white fabric shades (4 interior lights each). France, circa 1940.
Dimen...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
Faux Bamboo Form Chrome Standing Floor Lamp Table Art Deco in Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
A faux bamboo form chrome standing floor lamp table Art Deco in form. The chrome Y shaped base on circular feet leading to a sleek chrome bamboo form center column which supports a circular glass tabletop. The whole taking two sixty watt standard light bulbs. Having a custom-made beaded lampshade.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Set of 7 Mounted and Framed Norman Rockwell Prints A charming set of 7
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 7 Mounted and Framed Norman Rockwell Prints
A charming set of 7, reflecting American every day culture from the The Saturday Evening Post Magazine
The prints re framed 9” x ...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
Iron and Glass Top Antique Gold Neoclassical Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage circa 1940s iron and glass top table with bottom shelf. Antique gold original finish. Green 3/4" glass. Very nice condition. Glass has ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very well made Lamp shade in light blue glass with red (Pansy,s ) flowers shade is at 18" diameter. The base is spelter and painted gold with double sockets with poll chains. The c...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering.
Two-tones wood frame.
By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Circa 1940s Folks Art Side Table Smoke Glass Tray Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1940s Folks Art Side Table Smoke Glass Tray Stand
Dimensions. 12 W ; 24 H ; 13 D.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
6 Neoclassic Chairs in Blackened and Ceruse Oak, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 neoclassic chairs in blackened and ceruse oak, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Elegant Bronze Lanter featuring curved glass panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze Lantern having conical shape, featuring an elegant pierced gallery on top. Orginal curved glass panels. Pair Available.
France, circa 1940. 4 lights
Dimension...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,950 / item
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Round Centrepiece Cake Ormolu Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and scalloped etched crystal round centrepiece, cake ormolu stand with star centre.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
2 Wall lights with 2 lights.
The iron has not been lacquered, not treated and tends to oxidize.
T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so a...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,559
Italian Neoclassical Window Bench
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian neoclassical window bench with deep set, buttoned turquoise uph top, mirrored mounted parcel gilt frame.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
pair of antique French 1940 bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Elegant Chair in Stained Beech and Brass, France or Italy, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant chair in stained beech and brass, France or Italy, circa 1940.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Bronze Sconces circa 1940, Parchment Lampshade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large bronze sconces with two patinas, circa 1940.
Parchment shades in poor condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Grosfield House Walnut Cafe Tables
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of Grosfield House tables are raised on square bases with carved volutes and egg and dart molding. Square fluted shaft supports a square top with carved rope molding around...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
$2,800 / set
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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