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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Item Ships From: France
Style: Neoclassical
French Saint Louis Tall Crystal Medicis Vase, in the Style of Baccarat
By Saint Louis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A classic cut crystal Medici-style vase by Saint Louis, its lower section cut in large-faceted diamond points, its upper section elegantly fluted. The vase stands on a substantial sq...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Maison Bagués, Rare Pair of Neoclassical Round Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical round side tables are made of brass with a clear glass top. These are very nice side tables by famous fren...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Brass Round Bar Cart, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Attributed to Maison Jansen. Neoclassical brass round drinks trolley, French, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mirror, North American, circa 1975
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mirror - North American, circa 1975.
Rosewood
Measures: L 59 x H 122 x W 3.5 cm.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Four Black Painted Metal Tray Tables in the 1940s Style, France, circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Neoclassical style set of four metal tray tables painted glossy black with traces of orange primer visible beneath.
The two highest side tables have removable trays (top and bottom...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, luxurious and very large table lamp, Art-Deco, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Cylindrical base and ovoid body in thick white enameled ceramic, gilded bronze ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
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
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swiss School Landscape Painting from the Late 19th to Early 20th Century -1X52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the serene beauty of the Swiss mountains with this captivating oil painting on canvas, created by an artist from the Swiss School circa 1880-1900. Featuring a l...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
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
Italian Marquetry Two Tier Drop Leaf Bar Cart-Vintage emerald Dessert-Bar Cart
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Italian Marquetry Two Tier Drop Leaf Bar Cart-Vintage emerald green Dessert-Bar Cart Neoclassical Style
Magnificent Intarsia Work and elaborately hand-painted Surface of the Table To...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass and Wood Tripod Gueridon by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style tripod gueridon is made of brass with a wooden round top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Umbrella Stand Representing a Dog's Head Umbrella
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual umbrella stand is made of a embossed brass with an handle representing a bronze dog's head. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with removable trays. This bar cart is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Verlys France Large Pressed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1940 -1X53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your table decor with this exquisite centerpiece bowl crafted by Verlys France circa 1940. Made from high-quality pressed glass, this bowl features intricate floral motifs in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Art Deco Solid Wood Door from the 1930s-1940s (Variant A) -1X51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space with this charming Art Deco door, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 1930s-1940s. Adorned with exquisite diamond-point detailin...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding.
Original period piece and rare to find.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the metal peak
...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stunning Bronze Patinated Iron Floor Lamp by Pierre Vandel, circa 1970 -1X50
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this magnificent floor lamp, crafted circa 1970 and attributed to the renowned designer Pierre Vandel. With its sophisticated desi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th-century Neoclassical wall mirror in the Baroque style, and originating from Italy. Beautifully carved, its giltwood frame features a triangular pediment, centred with a w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Grand Neo-Classical Floor Lamp by Lucien Gau -1X46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this grand Neo-Classical floor lamp crafted by Lucien Gau, dating back to the late 20th century, approximately 1960-1970. This exqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Triptych of Large Religious Oil Paintings
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite triptych features three stunning paintings with a religious theme. The golden background adds a touch of elegance to this piece, which is sure to be a showstopper in a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Italian, 18th Century, Small Carved White Marble Capital With Traces Of Gilding
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small hand-carved white marble capital with traces of its original gilding.
Beautiful weathered white marble .
Italy circa 1780
Weathered
Measurements include the wooden pede...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th century.
Pair of small bookcases, wall-mounted curio cabinets in blackened wood with 9 alcoves each in the antique style,...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
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 Maison Jansen Style Brass Double Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic and stylish pair or French neoclassical double arm sconces of the 50’s in brass and lucite in the style of Maison Jansen.
The ivory cotton lamp shades are new and complime...
Category
1950s 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
Pair Of Large Bronze Covered Vases In The Taste Of Clodion
By Henry Dasson
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional pair of large covered vases in gilded bronze and brown patina presenting a rich bas relief decoration of neoclassical inspiration appearing in friezes of bacchanals of pu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style oval bar cart is all made of brass. It has two removable oval trays made of glass and surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. This is a French work by famous ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze, Brass and Marble Neoclassical Style Coffee Table by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with a green marble top. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze. The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass & Glass Demi-Lune Side/EndTables/Nightstands
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming pair of mid-century neoclassical brass & glass demi-lune Tables C1950s attributed to Maison Baguès. Each table stands on three fluted legs with tapered feet, a curved str...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood pink and white jasperware tray
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes picturing Psyche with Cupid around...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Small Black Revolving Peony Bookcase, French Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique rotating library or spinning bookcase, black lacquered.
Made circa 1910-1020 in the art nouveau period. The flowers are peony which are flowe...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
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
A Lucite ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Side or COFFEE TABLE, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb rectangular Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic coffee or side table, X-shaped structure in solid plexiglass with a square section, rectangular top decorated with golden pi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Wedgwood jasperware trinket trays, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes.
Second half of 20t...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Italian Cabinet in Ebony, Ivory, Hard Stone Inlay, Secret Drawers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18th Century Italian Cabinet in Ebony, Ivory, Hard Stone Inlay, Secret Drawers.
18th century Italian cabinet in ebony, ivory, hard stone inlay, secret drawers. Lack and restoration ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Glass TABLE LAMP by SEVRES, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large and luxurious table lamp, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, base in a very thick piece of solid glass with sensual and asymmetrical lines, stamped Sèvres, France 1960.
SOLD ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Silvered BRONZE TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, re-interpretation of an antique column topped with a beautiful lampshade, in silvered bronze, punctuated wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Carousel Horse 19th Century Multicoloured Polychrome
Located in Buxton, GB
This amazing piece of Collectable Fairground Memorabilia is highly decorative and I am sure was a well loved choice for the children riding the carousel in the Victorian times.
Thi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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