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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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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 1940s
Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with a clear glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Porcelain Coffee Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain coffee set Origin Czechoslovakia Circa 20th century Neoclassical Design Very good condition and without restorations Wear on tray h...
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1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee Set
Porcelain Coffee Set
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Bagués. Neoclassical Style Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley. French.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style bar cart is made of silvered brass. This is a French work bt famous designer Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This model is particularly rare in this size. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Bronze and Two-Tone Mirrors Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze and two-tone mirrors side table, superb quality, probably made by Maison Baguès. 1 drawer on the front. Heavy and sturdy. 1st-tier height: 7 in.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Rectangular Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Iron Coffee Table with Brecciated Marble Top, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French coffee table featuring a gorgeous round brecciated marble top with a range of salmon, brick red, and taupe hues. The polished marble rests upon a patinated black iron ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Iron

Set of 13 Fine French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 13 fine French Neoclassical cherry wood dining chairs in an Empire-Directoire style with carved and blackened wood details.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

Italian Bleached Walnut Sideboard w/ Storage and Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bleached walnut carved wood sideboard. This Neoclassical style piece has plenty of storage with two drawers and cabinet underneath. Original brass hardware.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Lenox Classical Style White Porcelain Mantle Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Lenox porcelain and plated metal torchère or mantle lamp. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and rewired with new socket, switch, twi...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Brass Round Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with a beautiful marble top. This is a French work by Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elevate your space with this lovely French 1940s bronze chandelier, featuring eight ornate arms and a beautifully aged, patinated finish. This stunning piece measures 22 inches in he...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Swinging Brass Psyche Mirror in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice swinging neoclassical style psyche mirror is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Square Brass Side Tables with Onyx Tops
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style square side tables is made of brass with onyx tops. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of Roseville Zephir Lily Candle Stick Holders in Bermuda Blue, 1946
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms. Zephir Lily p...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Neoclassical Style Round Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style round bar. cart is made of brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1940s Neoclassical Style Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Gesso, Giltwood

Brass Coffee table with Black Lacquered Glass Top in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1945
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculpted walnut console table with cross bands and bronze sabots by Paolo Buffa, circa 1945.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Brass Coffee Table with Clear Glass Top Surrounded with Black Lacquered Edges
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a clear glass top surrounded by black lacquered edges. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Two Tiers Glass Top resting on a Steel
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and exceptional coffee table is made of bronze, brass and steel with two tiers glass top resting on a steel mesh. The upper plate offers a pattern repeated in reverse for t...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

38-Piece Set of Crystal Glasses Made by Val Saint Lambert Model Lyon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of crystal glasses, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The name of the model is Lyon. The glasses are slightly ribbed an...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

Small Silvered Bronze Picture Frame by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice small picture frame is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Wooden coffee table with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice coffee table is made of wood with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Marble Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of rectangular neoclassical style side tables is made of brass side with beautiful marble tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Clear Glass Shelf 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 clear glass shelf. This is a French Work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Coffee Table with Faux-Antiques Mirror Top by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with faux-antiques mirror. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Reading Lamp with Claw Feet in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of brass. The lamp is removable and adjustable. We have 2 identical floor lamps available. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. C...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of mahogany and brass three tiers console or side tables, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of three tiers consoles or side tables is made of mahogany and brass. The tables are composed of 3 mahogany shelves that are worked all around and of 4 s...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of neoclassical style brass lanterns wall lights, possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style lanterns wall lights is made of brass with glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Demilune Console or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet Italy, Circa 1940s Hand painted case and top, featuring allegorical scenes, with original brass hardware....
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century. Shipping is complementary. A great pair of side table lamps, heavy structure made of bronze, adjustable hand painted tole clip on shades...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Shelf
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of gilt metal with blueish glass shelf. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

French 1940's Polished Brass & Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s brass and bronze neoclassical style floor lamp features a hexagonal base supporting a delicately fluted stem. Recently rewired with a professional quality double so...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Fawn Leather Trays Tops by
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fawn leather tops surrounded by a gilt decoration and topped with pine cones finials. This is a French...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Set of 3 1940's French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Oak and Leather Armchairs by De Coene Frères
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style armchairs is made of oak and leather. This is a Belgian work by De Coene Frères. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Brass Gueridon in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style tripod gueridon is made of brass with round glass shelf on top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Printed Tin Dolly Madison Ice Cream Flavor Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging Dolly Madison Ice Cream Lithographed Tin Flavor Board, circa late 1940s. Ice Cream and soda flavor boards were originally displayed in soda fountains and general stores ac...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair of stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical armchairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the early 19...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Set of Gilt Metal Nesting Tables with Claw Feet & Leather Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice set of nesting tables is made of gilt metal with claw feet and brown leather tops. This is a French work attributed by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Neoclassical Style Silvered Steel Curule Stool with Swan Heads and Faux-Leather
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style curulle stool is made of silvered steel with swan heads. Silver Plated missing on some areas. The seat is made of a black faux-leathe...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Steel

1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's one light silver sconces with mirrored backplate
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 round brass nesting tables with glass tops surrounded with silver rims
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant set of 3 round nesting tables is made of brass with glass tops surrounded with silver rims. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of neoclassical style nesting tables is made of brass with smoked glass tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with nice decoration all around the gallery surrounded the Carrara white marble top. This is a French work in the Style of ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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