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
Brass Parquet Floor Lamp on a Travertine Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant floor lamp is made of brass with adjustable reflector on a travertine and brass base. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Lot de 4 Photographies Originales de Paul Newman, Sophia Loren, Joanne Woodward
By Universal Studios
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
photo Paul Newmann, Sofia Loren AFP 24x18cm
photo Paul Newmann avec son chapeau 13x18cm
photo Paul Newmann seul 9.3x13cm
photo Paul Newmann ,Joanne woodward 24x18
Mythique Paul Newm...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and White Lacquered Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass with white lacquered elements. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Armoirette Cabinet with 1 folding Door in solid stained cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. The Directoire style is famous for its straigh...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Brown patina bronze sculpture depicting Mercury (Hermes), god of commerce, thieves and messenger of the gods, seated on a rock tying his winged heel-piece. He is wearing a petasus, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French provincial demi-lune console table in solid cherry, Bordeaux lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French demi-lune console table belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagn...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
French provincial demi-lune console table in solid cherry, poppy red lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French demi-lune console table belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagn...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Small neo classique Console in brass and faux leather circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small neo classique Console in brass and faux leather circa 1950
Console to fix on the wall.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand French c1890
Handsome Lion
Bronze
Good condition with minor signs of wear for its age.
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century Albarello Jar Double Eagles Pharmacy Drug
Located in Mimizan, FR
18th century Albarello Jar
Double Eagle design
Albarello or Pharmacy Jar
An albarello is a type of maiolica earthenware jar, originally a medicinal ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
Engraving by Herbert Lespinasse signed USA 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Engraving by Herbert Lespinasse, wtih it's in Gilt wood.
Herbert Lespinasse was the only American deported to the Buchenwald concentration camp dur...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood
Round Mahogany and Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual round drinks trolley is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Mirror with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice mirror is made of an old mercury mirror surrounded by a wooden frame beautifully lacquered and gilding with Chinese scenes. This is a French work in the style of Maiso...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wrought Iron Console in the Neo-Classical Taste, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought iron console in the Neo-Classical taste, 20th century.
Wrought-iron console in the Neo-Classical style, without the marble, painted black, 20th century.
Dimensions: h: 88cm...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Garden Urn in Cast Iron
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb example of a late 19th century garden urn, in the classical French style. This elegant planter features a heavy, cast-iron construction, drop ring handles, a raised pedestal base and an attractive, grey-laquered finish. ‘Feuilles d’eau’ adorn the rim, with gadrooning encircling the lower half. This would make an ideal focal point in a formal garden layout.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood Late 18th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood,
Late 18th century. Saint Paul, also known as the Apostle Paul, was an important figure in early Christianity and is often...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Small Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Mythical Figures
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous pair small late 18th century neoclassical mythical figures.
france circa 1780.
Weathered and old repair
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920s Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
1920s Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile - 1076 Sqft.
Piece by piece reclaimed Italian classical Carrara marble checkered tile...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Set of 6 brass mirrors 70s
Located in PARIS, FR
This set was created in the 1970s. Its designer is unknown. It is a perfect example of 70s design, inspired by the neoclassical style that was revived at the time. Publishers such as...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilded bronze Chandelier, cut crystal and red glass. Russia Late 18th cent.
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Magnificent Russian six lights chandelier dating from the end of the 18th century. The decorative elements of this chandelier are reminiscent of those that were made in St. Petersbur...
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of red cobalt urns Vase with ceramic handles and Gilted decorations
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 20th century, and were made in France.
These are neoclassical style vases, which are hand painted and covered with gold leaf.
Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1960s.
The chandelier is made of a white and brown spotted Murano glass, with gold leaf ornements.
The neoclassi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Louis XVI Bouillotte Table with Rotating Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and quirky 19th century 'Bouillotte' table in the Louis XVI style, complete with white veined marble top and edged with a full gallery in pierced brass openwork. The table...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Spelter Woman with Roses Table Lamp From L-A Moreau on Marble Base c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spelter table lamp reproduction of the statuette "la femme aux roses" by Louis Auguste Moreau (son of Auguste Moreau). The set is mounted on a red marble base.
The subjects of his s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars.
What is quite unique about this ancient marble tub...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition.
Brown color.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
A Pair of LUXURIOUS Bronze NEO-CLASSICAL TABLE LAMPS, France XIX & 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and luxurious pair of large table lamps, Neo-classical, Baroque, Empire, with beautiful base in golden bronze, decorated with refined motives. The bases are actually au...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition.
France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered
Measurements includes the wooden b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Sculpture Dancing Cupids in Terracotta Signed L Livi
Located in Buxton, GB
Absolutely Beautiful Sculpture by L Livi a French Artist
The Statue is named Dancing Cupids
In Terracotta with nice Patina
French Origin
Beautiful Carved Details
Uniqu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Art Deco Table Lamp Brass and Opaline, circa 930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp in brass and opaline from the art deco period.
Very soft light
French circa 1930.
Good antique condition.
This can be re-wired and tested to USA or European and UK sta...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Couple of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of wooden candleholders with their original gilding.
Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered, old repair
Measurements...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brushed Metal and Gilt Metal Pineapple Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Pineapple chandelier is made of brushed metal and gilt metal. This is a very nice model. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Baguès. Vers 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Cheese Tray in Metal and Glass, France XX Century Silver Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray is from France. It has been made in the XX eme century.
Silver Color.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950-1970 Pair of Side Table Maison Jansen Glazed
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Jansen Pair of side tables in bronze and brass, uprights with gunmetal patina, characteristic of this brand
glass shelves,condition of use. circa 1950-1970.
Smoked glasses
Le...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Urn Uplighter in Alabaster, Table Lamp Art Deco White Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Box in Burled Wood and Silk Brown Color, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition.
Black silk in the inside.
Coat of arms on the top of the lid.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, 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
Statue in Alabaster and Marble Representing Helen and Paris, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Statue in alabaster and marble representing an embracing couple, probably Helen and Paris. In order to create a contrast, the bodies of the figures are made of alabaster and the clot...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Carrara Marble
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
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
A Luxurious MURANO Glass TABLE LAMP by ERCOLE BAROVIER, VENINI, Italy, 1950-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and heavy table lamp, Art Déco, neoclassical, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Baroque, with a massive circular base in Murano glass, open like a corolla, translucent, embed with small air bubbles, 2 wood circles with a patinated bronze veneer surrounding a generous translucent corps capturing light, ornaments plant-inspired made with encrusted golden leaf, impressive and authentic model...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1950′ Series of 3 Nesting Tables with Mongol Warrior Paintings Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Series of 3 bronze nesting tables with fluted uprights
Trays decorated with paintings and gilding about Mongol warriors
57 X 31 X H 41 cm
51 X 30 X H 38 cm
45 X 29 X H 36 cm
con...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Horseheads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paire De Lampadaires En Bois Polychrome, 1950
Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR
Paire de lampadaires en bois polychrome et diffuseur en métal laqué blanc . Les prises sont en marbre, le cablage est à refaire.
Belle décoration.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
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
French Walnut Cabinet Deux Corps Buffet Red and Gold Patinated, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet deux corps French cabinet, circa 1830
Neoclassical style, solid walnut and brass
The patina was made recently with red paint and touches of gold
Good antique condition
S...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptur Giovanni Battista Lombardi 1869 the Ruth
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
Item: sculpture ruth
Author: g.B.Lombardi (italian, 1823-1880)
Special features: signed and dated 'gb. Lomardi / f. Roma / 1869' and carved to the front 'ruth'
In 1852, Giovanni...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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