Neoclassical Racks and Stands
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
Rosewood and Oak French Convertible Music Stand by N. Grevenich, circa 1780
Located in Milano, IT
Nicolas Grevenich
Convertible music stand
France, last quarter 18th century.
Bois de rose and oak
Measures: H 26.77 in; when open H max 44.09 in
Top: 16.14 in x 12.79 in; when open...
Category
1780s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
1940s Brass and Rattan Weave Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Torquay, GB
French made 1940s brass and woven rattan magazine rack by Maison Baguès.
Elegant magazine rack made of brass with beautifully scrolled frame and a handwoven rattan holding base.
The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age and use w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Terracotta
1930s Weller Pottery Neoclassical Acanthus Umbrella Cane Stand 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1930's ceramic umbrella / cane stand featuring a Neoclassical motif with acanthus leaves in peach and white. Attributed to Weller Pottery. Stamped USA in base
Dimensions:
11" ...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A Maison Jansen style valet influenced by neoclassical themes with ram's head motif and produced in midcentury Italy. Consists of polished steel and accented in brass. The valet stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Brass and cast iron umbrella stand. French. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice umbrella stand is made of brass with a cast iron and zinc base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Square Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple square umbrella stand is made of brass with a cast iron base. This is a French. work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Stunning Wrought Iron & Brass Neoclassical Style Easel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive wrought iron neoclassical style easel with brass accents having arrows, lion heads and beautiful cartouche decoration.
28” h to shelf to hold art
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century mahogany revolving open bookcase having well figured and inlaid square top over sections with slatted divisions raised on original metal frame and castors. Generally, th...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with a glass top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand. French Work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rectangular umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Zinc
Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style umbrella stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age and use w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Terracotta
Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Vasi Antichi Umbrella Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil vasi antichi or antique vases features Greco-Roman decorated vases in a cur...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Brass Swan Umbrella Stand Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, elegant and decorative swan umbrella stand. is made of brass This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Magazine Rack. French Work, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nicde and elegant magazine rack is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Magazine Racks Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical style magazine racks is made of brass. This is a work attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Brown Leather Upholstered Magazine or Letter Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Maitland-Smith Neoclassical style tooled brown leather upholstered magazine rack or Stand. Use it for letters as well.
Very good vintage condition. Measures 15.5" Wide, 9.5" deep an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting vintage or antique Neoclassical style cast iron garden boot s...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Antique French Painting Easel with Rack by Bonhomme Paris
Located in Buxton, GB
Elevate your art experience with this exquisite French Painting Easel with Rack from Bonhomme Paris. Crafted from high-quality wood, this 75cm display easel is perfect for showcasing...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French Attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical stye magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This umbrella stand is made of brass with a black metal part on the base. This is a French work, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand, Maison Bagues C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Freestanding Towel Rail Clothes Stand,
Maison Bagues C.1950
Neoclassical style, nicely patinated gilt metal.
Of good solid construction with expected signs of ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rectangular umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Zinc
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wicker 4 Shelves Folding Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wicker 4 shelves folding Etagere in very good condition. Measures 15" in width x 9.5" in Depth x 44.5" in height. Easy to store while not in use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Wicker, Hardwood
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Valet. French Work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style valet is made of brass and wood . This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass umbrella stand representing a boot. French work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual umbrella stand representing a boot is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of brass with clear glass panels on each side. The quality is really nice. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made of bronze. This is a French. work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
1940s Brass and Rattan Weave Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Torquay, GB
French made 1940s brass and woven rattan magazine rack by Maison Baguès.
Elegant magazine rack made of brass with beautifully scrolled frame and a handwoven rattan holding base.
The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Exceptional Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass. This is a very nice model, attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass accordion wall coat rack. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice accordion wall coat rack is made of brass. This is aFrench work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron COAT HANGER or NIGHT VALET, France 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
DESCRIPTION: A spectacular and decorative coat rack or valet stand or fashion display, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Art-Nouveau, in 2 parts: lower part: solid wrought iron structure with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age and use w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Terracotta
Rounded Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rounded umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Slatted Six Leg Steel Luggage Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long low stand having steel slats and borders with midpoint support on six turned steel legs, in a polished finish. Originally a grand fireplace trivet. Now useful as a luggage sta...
Category
1830s English Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Black Velvet Nightstand Valet, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant nightstand valet is made of brass and black velvet. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor. French Work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare, nice and unusual umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made oof bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Set of 3 Coat Hangers, Aluminum, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three aluminum coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Maison Bagués Faux-Bamboo Silvered Bronze Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work by famous French designer Maison Baguès, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Polished Brass & Steel Ram Head Magazine Rack/Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C.1960's-70's French Maison Jansen, made in Italy, is this polished brass and satin stainless steel combination to accomplish this stunning and very useful iconic Ram head and Hoof m...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Cane Holder or Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Bronze cane holder or umbrella stand. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Coat Hangers, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan coat hangers designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Neoclassical style brass and blueish glass magazine rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass on the sides. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. The quality iof this piece is very fine. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Ci...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Round Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice round umbrella stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Swan Magazine Rack, Italy in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style swan magazine rack is all made of brass. This piece is signed Italy and so was made in Italy for famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Oak French Convertible Music Stand by N. Grevenich, circa 1780
Located in Milano, IT
Nicolas Grevenich
Convertible music stand
France, last quarter 18th century.
Bois de rose and oak
Measures: H 26.77 in; when open H max 44.09 in
Top: 16.14 in x 12.79 in; when open...
Category
1780s French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and American Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Music Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Wrought Iron & Brass Music Stand is a splendid example of hand-craftsmanship, with a sturdy (and heavy) forged iron base with tripod legs supporting the solid brass two-...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet French Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
French neoclassical Jacques Adnet brass and smoked glass magazine rack, newspaper stand.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical racks and stands 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 racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical racks and stands 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 racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Jacques Adnet, Baker Furniture Company, and Fornasetti. 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 racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $21,564 while the average work can sell for $1,508.