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: 1950s
Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950.
Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor.
Thi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Versatile French Neoclassical Style Rectangular Dining Table with Two Leaves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French neoclassical style dining table with carved side details over tapered legs, and lovely richly stained walnut top with banded edge all around. Two large leaves; this lovely tab...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Style Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair of neoclassical style spoon back slipper chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture.
Black frames with beig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Column Lamps, USA, circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome pair of metal lamps, featuring a neoclassical motif in a verdigris bronze finish. All new wiring and three-way sockets in bronze tone. N...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Striking White Italian Ceramic Neoclassical Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful vintage Italian ceramic urn makes a timeless romantic tabletop accessory. Lovely details.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Horse of Roberto Rigon Made in Italy - Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Horse of Roberto Rigon Made in Italy - Art -
Year: 1950s
Materials: Signed and glazed ceramic, Green
Conditions: Perfect
Measurements: Cm 30 x cm 20.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Elegant Cast Brass & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Neoclassical Painted and Gold Gilt Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Carved cherry wood frame, with original cream painted and gold gilt finish.
Meas...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry, Paint
Maison Jansen, Exceptional Large Neo Classic Console Table, circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, exceptional large neo classic console table in blackened pearwood and brass fillet circa 1950/1960
Another console of the same m...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Modern Neoclassical Style Gilt and Faux Marble Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a double socket cluster, this pair of very elegant table lamps have a stem of gilt tole leaves rising from a column footed neoclassical urn wi...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Ceramic Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold Italian ceramic sconces, 1950s. Sold as a pair.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror, Italy, circa 1950s. This mirror was recently removed from the legendary Carlyle Hotel in NYC. It measures an impr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade.
US wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Exceptional Neo Classic Console Table circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, exceptional neo classic console table in blackened pearwood and brass fillet circa 1950/1960
Another console of the same model, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Murano Table Lamp
Located in Buggiano, IT
Very elegant original Murano glass table lamp.
It has no lampshade.
It will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap.
Comes from an old country house ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Breakfast Set - Bigger - Cup and Saucer + Plate
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique cup with a saucer and plate
Signed: Rosenthal
Very good condition, no damage.
Dimensions: plate diameter: 21.5 cm / base diameter 15.5 cm ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades.
US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Style Inlaid Mahogany and Leather Faux Book Side Tables, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mahogany and satinwood inlaid faux book tables with French styling. The embossed leather book bindings depict the classics and open t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Bed, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant bed frame by French designer Jacques Adnet. Completely wrapped in black saddle leather. Characteristic stacked bamboo motif. Signature Jacques A...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charming Little Pair of Black Iron Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of diminutive black cast iron urns that make an elegant accessory.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Serge Roche Style Neoclassical Wall-Mounted Stone Plaster Console Table, France
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Large wall mounted console table or shelf in the style of Serge Roche made in France in the 1950.
Scrolled and hand carved wall brackets made out of Plaster holding the taupe color ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Wall Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and glass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The sconces are in excellent good conditi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Horse of Roberto Rigon Made in Italy - Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Horse of Roberto Rigon Made in Italy - Art -
Year: 1950
Materials: Signed and glazed ceramic, Green
Conditions: Perfect
Measurements: Cm 30 x cm 20.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Trio of English Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candelabra Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Trio Of English Neoclassical Corinthian Column candelabra brass table lamps
C.1950
In good condition, with some expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Can...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Andre Arbus Bronze Sconces Black Finish Hand Holding Light, Wall Lamp 1950 Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, black finished Hand holding one light, very heavy and well done.
The Pair comes with Custom made Black & Gold Paper Shade.
US re...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Polished Brass, Steel & Marble Coffee Table France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Neoclassical Maison Charles Coffee Table made out of Steel, two patina polished Brass and Wood which supports the thick dark gray-greenish Marble Top.
Marble measures:
19.5 x ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant set of four neoclassical dining chairs, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original vibrant yellow ostrich print vinyl upholstery.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilt bronze and Lucite glass wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the mid-1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The sconces are in very good condition, new wired ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little basket chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
An elegant design, with lots of detail. Please see the picture of the view from underneath - a great lit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical rosewood & brass clarinet table lamp mounted on a round metal base made in France.
Comes with harp and carved gilt wood finial an...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian 1950s Chandelier with Large Tear Drops
Located in London, GB
This pretty, medium sized chandelier was made in Italy in the 1950s.
Very decorative - featuring tear shaped drops. These are smaller at the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Signed 1950s Brass Sunburst Mirrors, Convex Mirror Made in Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical 1950s signed convex brass mirrors from Belgium.
Size of the convex mirror inside: 11.5 inches diameter.
Looks stunning as a Group Wa...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique California Catalina Style Tile Top Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique California Tile Top Table From Northwest Company 1940s. Walnut Table Features Single Insert Tile
Measures 21 in Tall By 16 in wide.
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior.
2 light, 25 watts bulb max.
US rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W
Optional back pla...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
"New Harbor, Maine" by Parker Gamage
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Atmospheric mid-century painting of Mid-coast Maine. Oil on artist panel, signed in the lower right and. dated and inscribed on the reverse.
Parker Gamage (1882-1960)
A New Harbor, Maine resident for most of his life, Gamage was a student of Charles Woodbury. His known paintings are Impressionist in nature and include the scenery of New Harbor, Monhegan, and Pemaquid Point on the Maine Coast...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Five Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Espresso Cups ‘Mocca Cups’
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five sets of Royal Copenhagen blue flower angular, espresso cups (mocca cups).
Decoration number 10/8562.
The cup's diameter is 7.3 cm.
Perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Pair, French Polished & Scrolled Steel 1 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Polished & Scrolled steel neoclassical sconces, Wall Lamps with 1 Light and come from France.
The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 40 watts.
Projec...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs.
Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs.
New light violet silk upholstery.
Similar c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp France Neoclassical Black & Gold Shade 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Floor lamp by Maison Baguès in solid bronze Faux Bamboo very heavy, high quality.
French Neoclassical Lamp made in the 1950.
US rewired, wo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès 2 Arm Bronze Sconces Wall Lights French Neoclassical 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of large Maison Baguès style sconces, wall lights in 2 patina bronze.
2 Lights, 40 watts max bulb per light
In working condition and each Sconce takes 2, 60 watts Cand...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950 Paolo Buffa Permanente Cantu Midcentury Italy Design Wood Dining Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Paolo buffa
La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Italy, 1950s
Wood with brass details
Gorgeus Circle top.
Excellent condiction
no crack and no restorations.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Neoclassical Brass Table Lamp, Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Prime quality Italian brass table lamp with a strong patina.
Well made solid construction.
2 pull chain socket E26 size rated at 60 watt each.
Shade is for display only.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Maison Bagues France Brass Retractable Sconce, Wall Lamps, Light, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern retractable sconces, wall lamps, wall lights by Maison Bagues, made in France. One of the last Parisian Bronzier
Back plate measures: 2.75 inches. Costum...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Marble Table Lamp with Dolphins, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable French table lamp from the 1950s. This beautiful table lamp features an atmospheric white, purple, and orange pâte de Verre glass lampshade, a round base made of black marbl...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Nesting Tables, Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of three solid brass nesting tables with original glass tops. Created in the faux bamboo style, tables are stamped made in Italy. Brass ha...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Slow School Zone' Sign, Coca-Cola x Traffic Cop Original, 1959
Located in Saint ouen, FR
'Slow school zone' sign - Coca-Cola x traffic cop
original
1959
Enamelled metal plate
4 small holes to attach the sign
Measures: 30.5 x 20 cm.
Category
1950s Central American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side tables.
Measure: 1st-tier high 8
2nd-tier high 20
Very good vintage condition.
2 pairs available, 4 tables ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of 2 arm gilded bronze, metal gun patina, brass and Lucite (plexiglass) double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Silvered and Engraved Mirror Obelisk Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of silvered and engraved mirror obelisk lamps, each one of typical form with dual inset (mirrored front and back) neoclassical engraved mirrored panels. Measures 20" high to top...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Maison Baguès French 3 Tier Cloudy Glass Brass Side Table 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side table in patinated brass with original mirrored cloudy glass.
Neoclassical French Design from the late 1950.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Brass Sconces, France 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic and stylish pair or French Neoclassical double arm sconces of the 50’s in brass and lucite in the style of Maison Jansen.
The black cotton lamp shades are new and complime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Glass Top Side or End Tables
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and Diminutive pair of faux bamboo Gilt end tables.
Simple and elegant in their non intrusive appearance.
Square glass tops can be changed out to meet your needs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Smith and Watson Center Table with Gold Gilt Decorated Dolphin Base
Located in Essex, MA
Gold gilt and light burled wood dolphin base center table. Exquisitely carved, and the burlwood surface has been completely professionally refinished dolphin base center table. Great quality and finely carving signed Smith and Watson...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Topped Neoclassical Cocktail Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A faux tortoiseshell topped oval cocktail table with ebonized base. The top with gilt Greek key decoration with attached brass gallery edge and four gilt and ebonized legs with paw f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels.
Each wall light has two sock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Pair of Brass Double Sconces Maison Jansen Style, France 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very stylish pair of French Neoclassical style double sconces of the 50's in brass and black lacquered metal in the style of Maison Jansen.
The pair is in very good condition, elect...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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