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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Item Ships From: France
Style: Neoclassical
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
Brongniart Children after Houdon by Tharaud Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of Limoges porcelain bisque busts featuring Brongniart children derives from a masterpiece of children's portraiture by Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828): the busts of Louise (1772-1845) and her brother Alexandre (1770-1847), children of the famous architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart. Crafted of terracotta, Houdon's busts were presented at the Salon of 1777. Very popular, the two busts were reproduced in bisque, terracotta, marble and bronze. They were acquired at the end of the 19th century by the Louvre Museum.
Our Limoges busts...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Directoire Style 3 Drawer Console Table in French Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This Console table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
3 Doors Charm French Buffet in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet is made out of French solid cherry wood . It features three drawers with dove mounted fronts, three doors and an inside cherry shelf.
The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
Dining Table with Wrought Iron Legs, Cherry Stained with Black Lacquered Pattern
Located in Landivy, FR
This Table's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
The barrel shaped top is made of French Solid Cherry wood, the wood is cherry stained and satin va...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cherry Coffee Table, One Drawer, French Countryside Style, Shabby Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This Table's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
This Table is made of French Solid Cherry wood and rests on four curved legs.
I
ts pearl gre...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Rare Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with a black lacquered top. The legs are ended by bronze claw feet. This a work by famous F...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Brass
Cream Lacquered Country French Buffet, 2 Doors, 3 Drawers, Pink Lacquered Inside
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
It is made of solid French cherry. The buffet is white cream lacquered on the outside and pink la...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directoire 4 Drawer Chest in solid Cherry, white and grey lacquers, wood stain
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Liftable coffee table for TV diners in solid oak, storage for bottles & glasses
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table lifts up to dine comfortly in front of your TV., the inner space shall store your bottles and glasses.
The height of the top in the dining position is 66 cm / 2...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and 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 timeless lines.
This traditional high buffet...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Brass and Gilt Metal Base Tripod Gueridon, French
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style tripode gueridon is made of mahogany, brass and gilt metal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Brass Pendant, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful neoclassical pendant light in brass, with ornament part in gilted metal and crackled globe.
The whole light is in excellent conditi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970/80′ Mirror Murano Véronèse Cristal and Gold Inclusion
By Veronese
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror crystal with inclusions of gold, leaves and flowers, good condition, circa 1970/80
Measures: Width : 96 cm
Height : 135 cm
Depth : 7 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Neoclassical Oval Brass Bar Cart, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical oval bar cart is made of brass with 2 glass shelves. This is a very fine work and this drinks trolley can be attributed to Maison Jansen, French, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Faux-Bamboo Gilt Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack side table is made of mahogany and faux-bamboo gilt metal. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Oil Painting, a Couple in a Horse Team by French Painter Bousquet
By Bousquet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This painting, is an original oil painting. Representing an 19th century couple, in a horse team. They are dressed in the clothes of the time, impressive dress and top hat . It has b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Mahogany and Brass Two Tiers Center Table, This is a French Work by Hugnet Sign
By A. Hugnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style two tiers center table is mad of mahogany and brass. This is a French work by Hugnet (signed), circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Prancing Horses Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of brass. They are showing prancing horses. This a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Ajustable Brass Floor Lamp with Tripode Base, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical floor lamp is made of brass. It has a tripode base, decorations on the central brass part and is adjustable so can be lower or higher as needed. This is a French wo...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ladle in silver plate metal , France XX century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ladle is iin silver plate metal. It has been made in France during the Xxeme Century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Style Brass Pair of Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black cotton shades.
The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Pair of Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black coton shades.
The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Stunning French Neoclassical Style Pair of Two-Arm Sconces by Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of two-arm sconces by Maison Jansen, France, 1950s
neoclassical style, in bronze with a black patina and new black cotton lampshades.
In a very good general condition...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1950/70 ′ Pair of Tables or Ends of Sofas Style Maison Ramsay Chines Decor Lacq
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron tables red and gold lacquer trays and shelf in fixed under glass decorated with aged oxidized metal
Circa 1950/70
Condition of ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen 3 Double Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of 3 pairs of two-arm gilt bronze sconces in neoclassical style of the 1950s by Maison Jansen. Presenting two different patinas in gilt bronze and gun metal and charmin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Dolphins Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Beautiful Gilded Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical stytle coffee table is made of brass. It has elegant dolphin feet joined by a stretcher with brass rope on which centre is a decoration. The top ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silvered and Grilling Fire Place Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fire place screen is made of silver plated metal and grilling. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently.
Total dimensions
H 230 cm
W 145cm
D 58 cm
The high glass cabi...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 neo classic oak armchairs circa 1950
to fully restore.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak Expending Table, Traditional French Countryside Style, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This square dining table is typical of a French Countryside Style mixing stained French oak wood and light colors for the feet and the belt.
It integrates 2 folded extensions of 15....
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Wiener Werkstätte, Neoclassical Half Column, circa 1900, Austria
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Wiener Werkstätte, neoclassical half column,
Natural and rechampi pine,
The barrel decorated with moldings,
circa 1900, Austria.
Measures: Height ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970' Pair of French Guéridons in the Style of Adam Weisweiler Signed JANSEN
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze guéridon with a veined and crystalline peach-colored onyx top, is supported by three pairs of faux-bamboo ormolu legs...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Double Sconces Leleu Style by Arlus, France, 1950
By Maison Leleu, Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of French neoclassical mid-1950s double sconces in polished gilted bronze nicely decorated with frosted glass discs ornements.
By Arlus in the style of Jules Leleu...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biscuit Statuette Young Woman with Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
19th century biscuit porcelain figurine featuring a young woman holding a bunch of flowers in her skirt. This figurine is representative of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Bronze and Brass Floor Lamp with Brass Shade
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This floor lamp is all made of bronze and brass, including its shade which is made of brass. There is a circle space on the top of the shade which shows a light's circle when the lig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Maison Lancel Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Black Sconces, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of French torchère sconces in gilded bronze, black painted wood and metal from the 1960s by Maison Lancel
The electrical system has been renewed and comply with the US...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Decorative Chandelier in Wood and Gilded Iron, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative chandelier in wood and wood and gilded iron, circa 1950.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze and Wrought IronAndirons with Lions Faces. F
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. These firedogs have lion faces medallions. This is a French work, circ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1950-1970 Pair of Maison Jansen Lamps, Gilt Bronze and Bakelite, Amber Color
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of orange Bakelite lamps imitating amber, the barrels are fluted, column decoration with Corinthian capitals, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1950-1970
Measures: Base widt...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French Neoclassical Maison Charles Brass Gueridon Side Table, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This gueridon table from the 1970s is a beautiful example of French neoclassical design by Maison Charles. But, with its sleek, paired-down look, it also feels inspired by Art Deco d...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara & Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
108-piece sterling silver flatware service in neoclassical style, in its oak case crafted by the silversmith Gorini Frères. The set includes an array of ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Wall Lamp in Lacquered Metal, Bronze and Glass, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wall lamp in lacquered metal, bronze and glass, circa 1950
with its bronze fixing hook.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Neoclassical Cast Stone Equestrian Statue, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical cast stone equestrian statue circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Silvered Bronze Herons, Attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Lantern in Lacquered and Gilded Metal, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical lantern in lacquered and gilded metal circa 1950
etched glass with star pattern.
Measure: height with chain: 131 cm (52 in).
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
6 Neoclassic Chairs in Blackened and Ceruse Oak, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 neoclassic chairs in blackened and ceruse oak, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Attributed to Raymond Subes, Neoclassical Bronze and Bass Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical coffee table is made of a heavy bronze and brass base with a black lacquered glass shelf on top. This is a Fine work, attributed to famous French desig...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
3 Neo Rustic Nesting Tables in Oak, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 neo rustic nesting tables in oak, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
1970 Lighting Plant in Brass Maison Jansen 2 Bulbs
Located in Paris, FR
Lighting plant in patinated brass, 2 bulbs, Maison Jansen, brass base with sand and resin enclosing pebbles, circa 1970, good condition
Measures: Base diameter 14 cm
Base height 15...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Gueridon or Side Table in Beech and Ash Neoclassic Style, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small gueridon or side table in beech and ash neoclassic style, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ash, Beech
1970 Pair of Lamps Palm or Coconut Tree with Coconut Style Jansen or Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps in gilded and silvered bronze, base diameter 14 cm adjustable height: 87 cm Maxi and 72 cm Mini model of Charles or Maison Jansen all in bronze
Height: 87 cm
Diameter...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1970s Pair or Similar of Barovier y Toso Lamps with Gold Paillons Murano Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps or similar in Murano glass with gold spangles, one bulb, circa 1970, conical barrel, Good condition
Height of the glassware 43 cm without socket
Base diameter 16 cm...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Elegant Red Celluloid and Brass Table Lamp, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical table lamp is made of two rare red celluloid parts separated by brass. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Taller Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Black Sconces, Maison Lancel, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of French torchère sconces in gilded bronze, black painted wood and metal from the 1960s by Maison Lancel.
The electrical system has been renewed and comply with t...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant neoclassical style wall mirror in matte gilt wrought iron and wood on the back.
France, 1950.
In a good general condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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