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
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Cherry, a French Directoire Style Re-Interpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
French Tall Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Stained and Pearl-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Terracotta Lamps circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of patinated terracotta lamps circa 1950/1960
wear on lampshades.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Attributed to Maison Jansen, Brushed Steel & Brass Coffee Table with Swanheads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table with swanheads and feet is made of brushed steel and brass. This is a French design and a nice work of very good quality, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Open Bookcase in Solid Oak, Wooden Stained and White-Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This classical bookcase Unit is made of French Oak. It can be combined with other units to get a full wall of bookcases.
This unit has one fixed wooden shelf + 3 removable and adj...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.)
Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.)
Important pair of rare Greek...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Sconces with Flowers and Leaves Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair Ceiling or wall lights in gilded metal, 6 bulbs. Adorned with blue-green colored leaves and glass or crystal flowers
Good condition, Circa 1970
M...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950-1970 Champagne Bucket Crystal St Louis and Bronze Gilded Heads of Lion
By Saint Louis
Located in Paris, FR
Champagne bucket in diamond point crystal and guilloché gilt bronze, St Louis.
The upper part is decorated with engravings with the attributes of the vine
Good condition,
Height: ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 2 Doors Classical White-Cream Lacquered Sideboard in Solid Cherry
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, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional buffet...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak
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
Directoire Style Small 2 Doors Sideboard in Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a hand crafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
Th...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directoire Style 3 Doors Sideboard in Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3 doors sideboard is a craft handed reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
The Directoire period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
3 front drawers with Louis XVI rings...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Brass 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 black cotton lamp shades are new and complime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Sideboard in Solid Cherry and White-Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a hand-crafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880
Unusual serpent base
Bronze on variegated marble base
Holds pen across the top
With crystal inkwell
Free Shipping to...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Stye Mahogany and Brass Magazine Rack with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style magazine rack is made of mahogany and brass with claw feet. This is a French work by Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950.
Electricity to be checked.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in Oak, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Oak and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, etc....
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
19/7050 Pair of Wall Lights with Parakeet Placed on a Sheath, Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of golden iron sconces decorated with crystal or glass with parakeet decor placed on a sheath
Circa 1950/70
used condition
Measures; width: 31 cm
Height without bulb: 63 cm
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Green Marble Top, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical bronze and brass coffee table has a nice green marble top. This cocktail table is French and attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Altar Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and large pair of neoclassical altar candleholders with traces of their original silver and gold,
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small l...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
2 Doors Directoire Cabinet in Solid French Cherry Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet 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, classical and tim...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French work, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
2 Wall lights with 2 lights.
The iron has not been lacquered, not treated and tends to oxidize.
T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Silver plate metal Bowl by Felix Frères, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Bowl is in Silver Plate. It has been made in France during the XXeme century in Toulouse by Felix Frères.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Pair of Brass Double Sconces Maison Jansen Style, France 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very stylish pair of French Neoclassical style double sconces of the 50's in brass and black lacquered metal in the style of Maison Jansen.
The pair is in very good condition, elect...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950 ′ Maison Baguès or Jansen Table Bamboo Decor in Gilt Bronze with China Lacq
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded bronze table with bamboo decor with Chinese lacquer wooden top decorated with landscape, pagodas, birds
Spacer with pine cone
Circa 1950, Good condition made by Maison Bagué...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neo Classical Brass Planter with Paw Feet & Lion Head Ring Handles, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo classical brass planter with paw feet & lion head ring handles. circa 1880.
Beautiful original patina.
With its metal interior
Traces of erosion, but no hole.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Table Lamp in the Classical Style Cement 2000
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cement table lamp with acanthus leaves
French circa 2000
Good condition
This can be re-wired and tested to USA or European and UK standards.
Sold wit...
Category
Early 2000s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
1970, Nesting Tables in Brass in the Style of Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Series of nesting round tables
Measures: diameter 59 X height 40 cm
diameter 43 X height 37 cm
diameter 29 X height 35 cm
brass, hexagonal section uprights
Good condition circa ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Pair of Big Gilt Bronze Sconces by Maison Bagues, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of Big Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with satin flame-shaped glass from France in the 1960s by Maison Baguès.
The wall light...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Three Neoclassical Brass & Black Leather Nesting Tables, Belgium, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Stacking tables in the style of Jansen
Feet are elegantly engraved and in very good vintage condition
Leather top is also in good vintage condition and feature gold color frise on ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Directoire Oak Coffee Table, Countryside Style Finish, Drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This Table 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, classical and timel...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood, Cherry
Neoclassical Style 3 Tiers Mahogany and Brass Round Table, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers serving table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
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
French Directoire Console, Lacquered Grey Legs, Colorful Drawer, Stained Top
Located in Landivy, FR
This console is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Neoclassical Silver Coffee Table with Animal Feet and Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of a silver base with ribbons and animal feet and with a crown all around the top. The top of the cocktail table is mad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
French Handcrafted Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Oak Stained, Satin Polished
Located in Landivy, FR
This Cabinet is a handcrafted typical French Countryside style. It is a 100% made in France with French solid oak.
This neat, white cream lacquered and chestnut stained cabinet fe...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood
French Cabinet in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl gr...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sugar Pot in Silver Metal by Christofle, France, XX Century
By Christofle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
his sugar pot is in silver metal. It has been made in France in the 20th century, by the wellknown manufactureer Christofle.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Countryside Console Table in Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This console table's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
This rectangular console table is made of French cherrywood and has 1 wooden shelf between the legs.
GONTIER, a brand of MON PETIT MEUBLE...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
French Countryside Sideboard, 2 Doors and 3 Drawers, Blond Wild Cherry Stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This high buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This blond wild cherry Sideboard features 3 drawers, all with dove mounted fronts, one large in the middle and two small on the sides.
The 2 wild...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
Decorative French Basque Water Holder Zinc and Copper Herrade, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Zinc and copper Basque water holder very decorative
Herrade France 19th century
In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house.
They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Zinc
4 Large Neoclassic Art Deco Sconces with Hunting Horn Decor, Bronze and walnut
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large neoclassic Art Deco sconces with hunting horn decor, in bronze and walnut circa 1940
All lampshades are in good condition.
the price is for one
sold...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1970′ Wall Lamp in the Style of Maison Bagués or Banci
Located in Paris, FR
patina iron wall lamp decorated with crystal or glass. Urn and leaf decoration
Maison Banci
Circa 1970
Good condition
Measures: Length : 104 cm
Width : 40 cm
Depth : 16 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Cherry Bonnetière, Campaign Style, 1 Drawer, 2 Shelves, Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Floor Lamp in Bronze and Cristal de Sèvres, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic French neoclassical style floor lamp by Maison Jansen in bronze and canon de fusil patina, all original.
Composed by three gilt bronze elements and a Sèvres crystal ball o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Jacques Adnet Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of 2 arm gilded bronze, metal gun patina, brass and Lucite (plexiglass) double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1970 ‘Coffee Table Bronze Bamboo Model Maison Baguès Chinese Lacquer 168 X 65 cm
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table, Chinese lacquer top with Chinese characters, cracked surface with gold surround, bamboo decor uprights in bronze with double legs, all the elements are screwed. Single ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Brass Side Table, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style pair of side tables is made of brass with 2 glass shelves. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Doors Sideboard in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Sideboard belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The Top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
3 Doors 3 Drawers Blue-Grey Lacquered Sideboard, Solid French Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 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, classical and t...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Cherry
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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