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
Creator: Maison Jansen
Brass Drinks Trolley with Two Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with two removable trays. This is a fine work with nice finely chiseled details. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Faux-Bamboo Bronze and Brass Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bra-onze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and glass shelves surrounded by a silvered mirror line. This is a French work by ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Oval Brass Coffee Table with Carrara white Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style oval coffee table is made of brass with a Carrara white marble top. This is a very nice and unusual model in this oval shape. This is a French work by Ma...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Floor lamp with claw feet by Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of bronze and brass with claw feet. This is a French work by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces,
US rewired and in working condition
Measures:
Back plate 2.3/8" diameter
Projection max 15", mini 9"
15" W max, 6" W mini.
Have a lo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and glass shelves. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Modern Steel Smoked Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Maison Jansen style Neoclassical modern cocktail table. Made from steel with a black and gold X form base with smoked glass polished edge top. The X frame is connected by cylindrical...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Brass and Blueish Glass Magazine Rack by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass . This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. A pair is available
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Drinks Trolley with Blueish Glass shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with blueish glass shelves. Top tray is removable and can be used to present drinks, bottles or others. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Royal dining table black lacquered top 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This long oval black lacquered top extension dining table is one of Maison Jansen's most iconic pieces. Named Royal, this table was a special design by Pierre Delbée for French actre...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Maison Baguès Two Tiers Brass Coffee Table. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of brass with two glass shelves featuring bronze tassels on each corner. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950.
Totally restored and refinished.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Neo-Classical Style Maison Jansen Black & Gilt Bronze Console Tables -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French neo-classical style black lacquered console tables by Maison Jansen. The backs are mirrored. Each turned support is banded in gilt bronze. The demilune topes...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Tripod Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical floor lamp, three lights, brass parts and bronze "canon de fusil"
finish.
Custom made lampshade included, rewired.
By Maison Jansen 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jansen Side Tables With Marble Inset Tops, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Jansen side tables with marble inset tops. The finish is original showing some age that adds to the character. The stylish Neoclassical architectural for is well ba...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Maison Jansen Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A Maison Jansen valet influenced by neoclassical themes with ram's head motif and produced in midcentury Italy. Consists of polished steel and acce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with removable trays made of a glass shelf surrounded by an openwork brass gallery. This is a French work by Mais...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass with removable glass trays. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Coffee Table in Faux Turtoise Shell by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant rectangular coffee table by Maison Jansen.
Faux tortoiseshell and faux ivory top forming a neoclassical pattern and resting on large square feet.
France 1980.
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Coffee Table with Hoop Brass Base and Green Marble Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of a hoop brass base with a green marble on top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of mahogany and brass three tiers console or side tables by 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
Sexy Maison Jansen Brass & Ebonized Iron Arrow Motif End Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy black and gold arrow motif martini table having a glam mix of an ebonized iron and brass base, topped with a lusciously lively 6 sided piece of black, brown and cream marble.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table & Black lacquered Glass by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by famous Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Three Tiers Mahogany and Brass Side Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers side table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of One Drawer Neoclassical Style Bronze-Mounted Mahogany End / Side Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of one drawer Russian style bronze-mounted end tables or night stands. Having been professionally polished and touched up this fine pair of Russian inspired tables are reminisce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Glass Coffee Table By Maison Jansen Made 1960, France
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful brass coffee table from Maison Jansen France.
Made in the 1960s, the legs are beautifully finished with goat legs, at the top the well-known rings with a cool round glas...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Huge Octogonal Cocktail Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo chrome base for this rare and elegant Maison Jansen octagonal coffee table The eight side of 18.5".
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs circa 1960, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical Maison Jansen lounge chairs circa 1960. 2 Pairs available.
Priced by pair
Original velvet fabric, very good condition.
Sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Maison Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Console Table, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This monumental Louis XVI style console table stamped Maison Jansen was made in the 1950s. Creme painted wood forms its legs and part of its top, with brass details, including around...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Silvered Side Tables in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of silvered brass. These end tables with 2 tiers have nice finials, Beaded legs. This is a French work in ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
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. circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950-1970 Pair of Coffee Tables Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table with shelf in glass, top in glass, amounts ended with acorns and barrels with cases iron skates typical rifle barrel of this mark
Good condition, circa 1950-1970.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top Surrounded by Black Lacquered Line
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with glass top surrounded by a black lacquered line. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen, Swedish Neoclassical, Console Tables, Marble, Painted Wood, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Maison Jansen Marble-Top Console Tables, French
A pair of neoclassical style marble-top console tables attributed to Maison Jansen as seen on page 201, of the Jansen Furniture book by James Archer Abbott.
This piece is accompanied by a “Letter of Authentication” from James Archer Abbott, Author of 'Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Tripode Brass Floor Lamp with 3 Arms, French Work by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style tripode floor lamp is made of brass. It has 3 arms and is adjustable in height. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen French Side Tables with Brass Rams Head and Hoof Detail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of French Neoclassical style end tables by Maison Jansen. They are made from curved brushed steel and the tops are supported by finely chiseled brass rams heads and hooves.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Horseheads and horseshoes Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of black lacquered metal with brass horseheads, horseshoes and feet. This is a work by famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Jansen French Neoclassical Steel & Bronze Hoof Feet Pedestal Drink Table
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical French drink table maison jansen style steel, brass & bronze hoof feet with a round sand color travertine top.
The natural taupe color 1-inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Steel, Bronze
Neoclassical Brass Table with a Glass and Mirror Top by Maison Jansen, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant neoclassical brass table, glass top with an aged mirror border.
By Maison Jansen France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Shelves in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass, Glass and Bronze with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning pair of shelves ar emade of black lacquered metal, brass and bronze glass shelves. The bottom legs of each vitrine has very nice bronz...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Dolphins Heads and Mirror Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with dolphin heads feet and a nice mirror shelf. This cocktail was made by famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Carnelian-plated Obelisk by Maison Jansen, France 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Large brass mounted and carnelian-plated obelisk.
In the style of Emilio Terry.
By Maison Jansen, France 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carnelian, Brass
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel & Brass Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French neoclassical Maison Jansen style steel and brass rectangular coffee table. Item features chrome-plated steel frame, brass accents...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Style Gun Metal and Brass Coffee
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of gun metal and brass with a clear glass top. This is a cocktail table by famous French designer Guy Lefevre for M...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Attibuted to Maison Jansen, Brass Floor Lamps with Dolfinheads, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical floor lamp with dolfin heads is made of brass. This is a French work, attributed to famous French design Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Maison Jansen Round Glass, Brass & Steel Coffee Table Neoclassical, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
French neoclassical Maison Jansen coffee table in Steel with Brass Details and round thick beveled glass top.
The coffee table is in very good original condition.
Glass measures: 2...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Maison Jansen Diminutive Bronze Mounted Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant mahogany and bronze mounted writing table by Maison Jansen. Features a diminutive size leather topped case covered with a pane of ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chrome Octogonal Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful oversized chrome coffee table by Maison Jansen. This neoclassical style table was produced in the 60s. Has great faux bamboo st...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair-Maison Bagues 2 Light Bronze Goat Sconces, Wall Light Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical 2 lights bronze goat sconces from the 1960.
US Rewiring and each takes 2 candelabra light bulb max. 40 watts.
Back-plate: 1.2...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Valet
Located in Chicago, IL
Maison Jansen (French, founded 1880) Ram's head valet, circa 1960. Italian, brass and brushed stainless steel, curved jacket bar with brass hooves, adjust...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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