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
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow 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
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Side Tables with Smoked Glass Shelves In the style of Maison Janse
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work In the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
André Arbus Ash Wood Neoclassical Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus coffee table is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. It was designed and pro...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eau Forte Landscape Canal De L'oise in Northern France, by Phaludon, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Eau-forte representing Oise Valley in the North of France.
The painter, Phaludon, was known in the first part of 20th Century for is eau-forte landscapes.
The stucco frame was made...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely pair of pewter candle holders with a beautiful patine.
France circa 1780.
Weathered condition with minor losses.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze sconces in the style neoclassical, very decorative and rare.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970′ Tripartite Table Maison Charles Crossbow, Jansen Or Baguès Decor Palm Tree
Located in Paris, FR
Tripartite crossbow-shaped Maison Charles table in gilt bronze with white marble top, uprights with palm tree decor, Everything is screwed.
Circa 1970...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra by Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabras
by FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE
Original condition this pair was never touch.
Category
1870s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Charming Little Neo Romantic Chandelier in Patinated Wood circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in patinated wood circa 1960.
Height with chain: 98 cm.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Bar Cart in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style bar cart is made of wood and brass. This is a French work in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Oil on Canvas, "Young Emperor with Muses", 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large oil on canvas representing a young man crowned with laurels, seated in front of muses and shepherds In the background, a very beautiful landscape
Very good condition, 1 h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
1950/70′ Bronze Side Table, Blue Marble and Rust Tray Maison Charles Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Side table in bronze, blue and rust marble or Onyx top from South America, base with cross spacer. Circa 1950/70 good condition
Measures: Length: 61,5 cm
Width: 36 cm
Height:42,...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding,
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement each.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Wall Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and glass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The sconces are in excellent good conditi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Eggshell Lacquered Table Lamp with Interlacing Decors, French Work, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Eggshell lacquered table lamp with Interlacing. French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Signed and Numbered, Italy 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 19th century, and were made in Italy, by a well-known designer called Carbet.
These are neoclassical style vases, which are han...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
André Arbus Living Set Ash Wood Four Armchairs Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus living room set is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. Including four armchairs and a coffee table, it was designed...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Armoirette with 1 folding door in solid cherry, mole-grey lacquered doors
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.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Venice Wall Mirror Glass Frame Vegetal Patterns, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Italian Venice mirror, circa 1940
Mirror frame with vegetal patterns.
Original mirror.
Good vintage condition.
Shipping:
L 75 P7 H96 13 Kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilt bronze and Lucite glass wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the mid-1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The sconces are in very good condition, new wired ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Ornamented Decoration, Jacob Petit
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This porcelain Vase has been made by Jacob Petit, it is signed J.P., and the manufacturer is "Porcelaine de paris". It has been done in France in the 19th century. The decor ornemant...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Maison Jansen Style Ovale Brass Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual ovale bar cart is made of brass with bronzed glas shelves. This is a model attributed to famous French Designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
Neoclassical Style Carved & Gilt Wood Coffee Table signed by Maison Hirch
By Maison Hirch
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of carved and gilt wood with mirror top. This is a French work signed Maison HIRCH. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Academic Drawing, Representing a Miguel Angelo Scene
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This drawing is an authentic drawing framed in a gilded wooden frame, and placed under a Marie-Louise. It is an authentic drawing from the 19th century made in France, by an artist w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Brass Coffee Table with Oxidized Brass Top by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table is made of brass with an oxidized and patinated brass top with glass on top. This is a French work by famous Maison Ramsay. The quality of this cocktail t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Grand Louis XVI Style Gilt Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, dating from the Napoleon III period, retaining the original mirror plate, the wide frame decorated with a string of pearls and a foliage of olive tree, surmounted by a Central leaf and a farandole of delicate roses. This mirror will bring the French chic touch you...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 3 Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables with Mirror Tops, French Work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 3 neoclassical style nesting tables is made of brass with mirror tops. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux "Woman's Face", Patinated Plaster
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
After Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (1827 - 1875). "Woman's face", patinated plaster sculpture
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Small Neoclassical Style Crystal Lamp, French Work, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lamp is made of crystal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1970′ Pair of Gilt Bronze Stands LXV Style Onyx Marquetry Trays
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of tripod stands, LXV style, gilt bronze, onyx marquetry, good condition
Measures: Height: 46cm
Diameter: 37cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Landscape Chateau Chillon Leman Lake, Switzerland, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oil on canvas representing Chateau Chillon at the edge of the Leman Lake
Late 19th century, Switzerland
Good condition
Shipping:
L 45/2/38.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil on Canvas, "Theater Decor" Around 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oil on canvas, "theater decor"
Around 1930
The canvas separates from the frame, some cuts, provide for restoration.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chandelier is made of bronze and crystal. It has a very nice shap and is very elegant. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis-Philippe Style large bookcase vitrine in solid Cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is made with 2 parts is made of French cherrywood and also available in oak.
- The Upper part has 3 glass doors and 3 removable shelves on wooden racks.
- The Lower ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cherry
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 2 Doors Sideboard in Cherry with Charm, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors sideboard is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classic...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Oil on Canvas, "Theater Decor" Around 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oil on canvas, "theater decor"
around 1930.
The canvas separates from the frame, some cuts, provide for restoration.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Maison Bagués, Neoclassical Brass Bar Cart with 2 Clear Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical bar cart is made of brass with 4 finials and 2 clear glass shelves. This drinks trolley has a bottles holder on bottom shelf. This is a wor...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Attributed to Christofle, Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Swans, French, 1940s
By Christofle
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical ice bucket is made of silver plated. It has fine swan handles. This is a very nice French piece attributed to Christofle. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Round Table with a Central Foot and 2 Extensions in Solid Cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This dining round table is made of French solid Cherry and is typical of the Louis-Philippe period, mid-19th century with its hand-turned central foot.
2 Service extensions of 50 ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Brass Platter with its Faux Bamboo Structure, Gold Color, France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful brass tray with its faux bamboo structure. It is gold in color and dates from the 1970s. It is a tray that was made in France with very good manufacturing quality.
Brass P...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lacquer and Brass Tables Lamps by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lamps from the 1970's in lacquer, chinese ideograms in brass, brass patins.
Design Jean Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo
Original wire, new shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Doors White-Cream Sideboard in Solid Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard belongs to our Rive Gauche Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French countryside classical style.
The Top is royal dark brown stained and the ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Coffee Table with Carrara White Marble Top By Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with white Carrara marble top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Maison Jansen Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table with Swanheads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant coffee table is made of a neoclassical brushed steel base with brass swan heads and feet. It has a faux-antiques mirror. This is a French work attributed to Maison ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Boy With Thorn "Spinaro" Sculpture Alabaster 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty alabaster sculpture of a young man removing a thorn from his foot.
Theme taken up many times in the sculpture, the oldest known example of the boy with thorn...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass & Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Doors Classical Cabinet in Cherry, White-Cream Lacquered, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, cla...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
French provincial demi-lune console table in solid cherry, white cream 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 Louis Philippe Style, Round Table with 4 leaves in Oak from France
Located in Landivy, FR
This piece belongs to our FLAUBERT collection and is a handcrafted reproduction of a table from the Louis-Philippe Period famous in the mid-19th century in Paris.
It is caracterized...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
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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