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
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Valet. French Work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style valet is made of brass and wood . This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rock Sharpe's Wine Glasses in the "Burleigh” Pattern- set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burleigh is an American pattern by Rock Sharpe handcrafted in the 1940s. The bell shaped bowls are handcut and etched. We have a set of six. The delicate b...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Brass Coffee Table with Oxidized Brass Top by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table is made of brass with an oxidized and patinated brass top with glass on top. This is a French work by famous Maison Ramsay. The quality of this cocktail t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plate Metal Bowl or Vide Poche, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of bowls or Vide Poche is in silver plate. It has been made in France during circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of gilt metal corner side tables with eglomized mirror shelves. French work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of corner side tables is made of gilt metal with eglomized mirror shelves. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elegant Wood Vanity and Mirror with Drawer – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Wood Vanity and Mirror with Drawer – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940
This charming wood vanity and mirror, crafted in France around 1940, is an elegant and delicate piece tha...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There is one large central drawer as well as two side drawers on either side and the bac...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table 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 on top. This is a French Work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Neo Classical Side Tables by Lucien Rollin, France 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of cream lacquered neoclassical side tables with a glass top.
Two -tiers and brass bowls.
By Lucien Rollin- France 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Marble Top French Neoclassical Ebonized Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique classic elegant neoclassical marble top French nightstands, bedside tables or side tables. A pretty pair of French, inlaid, three-drawer nightstands with marble tops ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Coffee Table Neoclassical bronze and marble 1940'S
Located in Brussels, BE
Circular Coffee Table in Bronze and marble inlaid a brass star, Neoclassical louis XVI style. Attributed to Maison jansen, French made in 1940... in good and original condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of Double-Sided Neoclassical Grilles in Wrought Iron - France 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of neoclassical apartment separation grilles in wrought iron with an old patina of gold leaf. Fixing points on the highest upright. Double sided. Very nice quality.
France c. 1...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair Wrought Iron Salterini style Black Benches
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with a glass top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair, Neoclassical Angels Pedestal Table Bases, Sculpture Stands, Columns Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Charming early 20th Century Pair of Hand-carved Stone Table Bases, Pedestal's, Columns, Stands from Italy made in circa 1940.
Depicting 3 Angel Figurines...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Spectacular Handcrafted Antique Wire Bird Cage Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular antique handcrafted wire and wood bird cage with feathered and porcelain birds, floral vines around.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wire
Maison Jansen Style Ovale Brass Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual ovale bar cart is made of brass with bronzed glas shelves. This is a model attributed to famous French Designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plated Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English silver-plated torcheres with uplight and with finely etched bases.
Measurements:
Total height: 64"
Diameter: 10"
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Oval Brass Mirror surrounded by a Cord In the style of Maison Bagués.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice oval mirror is made of brass and is surrounded by a Cord Decorated with 2 Pompoms. This is a French work In the style of Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical style silvered metal chandelier. French work by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style chandelier is made of silvered metal. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Round Brass Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Tables by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This eoclassical round coffee table is made of brass with 4 corner nesting tables. This is a French work by famous Frenvch designer Maison Bagués...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection CarluccI - JAB ), feat cushions, two bolsters available.
Designed by Jaques Quinet-Franc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Neoclassical Cabinet in Cuban Mahogany by Pierre Lardin, France, 1940
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French Art Deco sideboard and bookcase made of exotic ribbon striped Cuban mahogany wood. Neoclassical design features architectural elements with Directoire style accents. The sideb...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frank Lemon, Signed WWII Offset Lithograph - Dauntless Aircraft Flying to Midway
By Frank Lemon
Located in Morristown, NJ
American 1945, a striking offset lithograph of "Dauntlesses" flying on their way to the Battle of Midway during the second World War." Below the illustration is an inscription reading "A few against many, Dauntlesses from far-off carriers race to the Battle of Midway, June 1942", signed in ink "Frank Lemon...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style porcelain lamps.
Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style Porcelain lamps with opposing Greek inspired faces, gilt swan handles and brass bases....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1940's French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket.
Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Tôle
French Art Nouveau Wall Console Attributed to Jean Charles Moreaux, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Purchased from a private residence near Avignon, France; this gorgeous hand carved wall console is attributed to Jean Charles Moreaux; a French Ar...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces.
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Iron Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical style iron console table.
Outstanding large French Neoclassical style wrought iron console table inspired by Gilbert Poillerat, 1940s.
This stunning large French console...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Repoussage Silver Plated Nut/Candy Dishes-America, c. 1940’s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage repoussé nut/candy dishes. This set is beautifully cast with deep, defined repoussage work. They are in great condition except for one with wear to the silver f...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Wonderful French Bronze Filigree Frosted Swirl Beveled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze filigree frosted swirl beveled glass lantern fixture.
Measures: 22" H x 9" W.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus Ash Wood Neoclassical Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus coffee table is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. It was designed and pro...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front.
Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock.
Fren...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cream and Gold Italian Pineapple Carved Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classically elegant off-white and gold pineapple motif Italian chandelier of carved wood, iron and tole having 6 arms and wonderful details from top to bottom. Comes with ceiling CAP.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Bar Cart Attributed To Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Bar Cart Attributed To Maison Jansen.
This stunning French Neoclassical style bronze bar cart has stunning large wheels, swan handles and two shelves with v...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Brass Table Mirror
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass beveled round mirror in style of Ico Paricsi. Adjustable position great for the vanity table or jewelry store.
Base is 7.2 diameter.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Stele, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. It is made of 3 panels decorated with brass Lily Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Authentic Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp is a captivating piece dating back to the 1940s. The small-scale lamp is composed of individual turned and cast components ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Beige Marble Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) ebonized narrow rectangular coffee table with in Set white Carrara marble middle section with silver-plated...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French Attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical stye magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical 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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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