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
Faux-bamboo-style brass tripartite coffee table in the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning and very elegant tripartite coffee table is made of faux-bamboo-style brass with two-tiers glass tops. The cocktail table is composed of 3 tables: a rectangular center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
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...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French Empire Walnut Bed Exquisite Bronze Ormolu Landstrom
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Style French Empire Full Bed Bronze Ormolu Detail
Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents.
Crafted by Landstrom Furniture Rockford, Illinois.
Dimensions: Ma...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, 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...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950.
Totally restored and refinished.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1945
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculpted walnut console table with cross bands and bronze sabots by Paolo Buffa, circa 1945.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Side Table with 2 Glass Shelves. French work, Maison Jansen Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style side table is made of brass with 2 glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superbe pair of bronze sconces figuring A feminine hand holding a cornucopia, rare model from 1940.
Refinished and US rewired, 60 watts max bulb. New opaline globe.
Back plate dime...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Romantic Wedgewood Figural Art
By Wedgewood
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic pair of horizontal framed wedgewood figural art in gorgeous color green with cream maidens with wonderful poses. The framing while aged compliments the art having gold velv...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This round coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pierced and Etched Brass Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of rectangular vintage etched and cut out brass panels having figural busts, urns and curlicues in an elaborate symmetrical design.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Black Leather and Glass Shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with clear glass on top and black leather bottom shelf. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful 1940's Green Wicker Chairs for Patio or Interior, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish vintage 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed armchairs, angular with wide flat arms giving them a graceful elegant look. The rattan & wicker armchairs have been newly re-lacquere...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table in the style of Maria Pergay. Circa 1940
By Maria Pergay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with eglomised mirror on top. The top mirror was cut in an old mirror from the famous Opera Garnier in Paris. This is a French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gorham Sterling Silver Paneled Rectangular Celery or Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery tray by Gorham, circa 1940s.
A rectangular paneled tray with a rolled, shaped rim, very heavy in weight.
Marked: Gorham Sterling...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by 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 with oxidized mirror tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Iron and Glass Top Antique Gold Neoclassical Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage circa 1940s iron and glass top table with bottom shelf. Antique gold original finish. Green 3/4" glass. Very nice condition. Glass has ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Giltwood Urn Neoclassical Style Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian gilt-wood Neoclassical style urn lamps with hand painted parchment shades. The lamp bases are styled like classical urns with elaborate scrollwork and ornate detailin...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of carved mahogany neo-classical style side chairs. The backs are carved urns with ram form accents. The striped upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They are ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Six Super Light Chiavarina Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Wicker Seat, Italy, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Six super light 'Chiavarina' dining chairs in black lacquered beech, cherry or maple wood with original braided wicker seat. This chair, model 'Campanino' was created by Giuseppe Gae...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Elegant Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Lyre Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage mahogany and upholstered neoclassical style bench having a marvelous lyre motife, brass accents, and beautiful legs that terminate in animal feet.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece
with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Refined French Green Marble Top Neoclassical Mahogany Console Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine French early 20th century mahogany neoclassical console or pier table having beautiful green marble top with molded edge over center drawer with bronze embellishments. The legs ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Maison Baguès bamboo bronze chinoiserie lacquered end tables 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of Maison Baguès chinoiserie end tables was created in the early 1940s with solid bamboo shaped bronze structure and a chinese decor lacquered top picturing birds an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henkel-Harris Virginia Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Fine Lacquered Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a rare and fine, Lacquered Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Side Table by Henkel-Harris, 20th c.
This charming small chest side table with two...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of mahogany & brass side tables with leather tops in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of brass side tables is made of mahogany with clear brown leather tops. These side tables or bedside tables have a drawer on top. This is a French work in the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage 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
Brass, Bronze, Steel
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Monumental Vintage Pair of Black Cast Iron English Planters Urns on Plinths
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental very large vintage pair of black cast iron urns planters from England that rest on 14" square plinths. Two pieces. Hole in inte...
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bronze Coffee Table with Black Portor Marble Top in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of bronze with a black Portor marble top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of side tables with 2 tiers are made of brass and fluted legs. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Round Brass Gueridon with Three Glass Shelves. French work by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice round three tiers gueridon is made of chiseled brass with decorations and three glass shelves surrounded by brass circles ornated with palms. This is a French work by ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Fontana Arte Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Fontana Arte Style Mirror.
Outstanding Italian reverse decorated style mirror in the style of Pietro Cheisa for Fontana Arte. This fabulous Itali...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Drinks Trolley with Two Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with two removable trays. This is a fine work with nice finely chiseled details. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier With Six Arm Supporting Frosted Art Glass Vases. Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass neoclassical chandelier from Sweden 1940s. Six arms supporting each a frosted art glass vase each 20cm / 7,8 Inches height.
The ch...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th C Wingback Love Seat in Blue and White Check Homespun Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wingback love seat is in amazing condition and great form. The repro. blue & cream homespun linen upholstered love seat is amazing...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
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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