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
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass & Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical French Pewter Chandelier with Six Arms in Louis XV style.
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier is a little bit unusual but we find it very unique charming. I do not find many like this. It has been wired in the US and certainly has a nice classic appeal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Elegant Pair of Neoclassical Leather Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of green leather neoclassical armchairs with cherry feet.
Perfect vintage condition and highly comfortable.
By J. Quinet France 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jansen Attributed to Round Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant round steel occasional table with gold accents and variegated brown marble top. Attributed to Jansen.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Form Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp. Beautiful white alabaster stone with very little veining makes it a prized addition to any setting. The urn sits atop a tall square pl...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Zinc Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French neoclassical style zinc lamps.
Stunning large pair of French Neoclassical style zinc lamps. These French zinc lamps ha...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Neoclassical Silvered Coffee Table with Blueish Glass Tops, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical coffee table is made of silvered metal with blueish glass shelves. This is a French work, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Coffee Table with Antiques Mirror Tops
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique neoclassical style coffee table is made of silver plated on brass with decorations and Antiques mirror tops (central mirror is distressed and could eventual...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fancy Tall French Neoclassical Pedestal or Plant Stand with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely elongated tall Stand for a plant or objet d'arte having fancy giltwood and round marble inset top.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
André Arbus Living Set Ash Wood Four Armchairs Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus living room set is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. Including four armchairs and a coffee table, it was designed...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large French Rock Crystal Chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A large French eight-arm gilt tole and rock crystal chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940. In the romantic neoclassical style.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Charming Neoclassical Style Side Table with Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant neoclassical style side table having light brown wood offset with ebonized and painted sections as well as gold leaf. There are stunning X's on the front and back, ele...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Versailles Bronze and Crystal Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming pair of antique neoclassical Versailles painted bronze and Swarovski Strass crystal chandeliers. Wired faux electric candles. Eleg...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Mid-Century Rosewood End Table, by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French midcentury rosewood round end table with a floral inlaid top of mother of pearl and ebony supported on three scroll legs connected with a stretcher base (JULES LELEU).
Jules...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Chandelier, Bronze and Crystal
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical six light chandelier. Bronze and crystal decorated ballroom form chandelier having crystal bobeches under and ebony bronze central apron with matching tier on to...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Side Table with Peachy Marble Top, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 1940s French side table featuring a black wrought iron frame with graceful swirl motifs, spherical feet, and a brass flower applique near the base. The frame has aged beau...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
German solid silver salt shakers set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German solid silver salt shakers set
solid silver salt shaker set
Excellent condition and suitable for use
Crica 1940 Origin Germany
solid silver
There are 4 salt shakers shaped like...
Category
1940s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
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
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
Embrace the splendor of this exquisite Italian neoclassical style coffee table from the 1940s, a stunning centerpiece that commands attention. The base, constructed from solid mahoga...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
French 1940s Ebonized Dining Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant circular French 1940s neoclassical style mahogany veneered dining table features graceful tapered legs on brass sabots and it is has been recently refinished in a rich d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Rosewood and Marble Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical rosewood and marble table, probably French, circa 1940s, possibly earlier. It is constructed of rosewood and other woods with brass ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Faux Marble Hand Painted Wood Urn Lamps, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux marble hand painted wood urn lamps, American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price and measurements noted include the shades.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Neoclassical pedestal table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Mahogany tri pod fluted pedestal table has 3 columns supporting the top with a brass gate atop and caps on the feet.
The dimensions of th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron and Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
French wrought iron and bronze table or gueridon. The table has bronze round accents and can be used indoor or outdoors.
Would also make a nice d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Ebonized and Gilt Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight Queen Anne style ebonized and gilt decorated dining chairs. These sleek and stylish dining chairs come straight from a NYC brownstone. The ebonized frames would fit easi...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering.
Two-tones wood frame.
By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Faux Bamboo Form Chrome Standing Floor Lamp Table Art Deco in Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
A faux bamboo form chrome standing floor lamp table Art Deco in form. The chrome Y shaped base on circular feet leading to a sleek chrome bamboo form center column which supports a circular glass tabletop. The whole taking two sixty watt standard light bulbs. Having a custom-made beaded lampshade.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
4 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French 1940s Neoclassical style walnut bridge armchairs.
Price is chair.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Bronze Lanter featuring curved glass panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze Lantern having conical shape, featuring an elegant pierced gallery on top. Orginal curved glass panels. Pair Available.
France, circa 1940. 4 lights
Dimension...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Valet on Casters
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style valet is made of brass and wood with tripode base on casters. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original conditi...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original conditio...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables. French work by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of three neoclassical style nesting tables is made of brass with glass shelves surrounded by a silvered mirror line . This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Steel and Marble Top Console
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French steel and marble to entry hall table.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pair of Neoclassical Silver-Plate Corinthian Column Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1940's French Neoclassical Maison Bagues Bronze Documented Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Neoclassical style Maison Bagues Signed and Documented Bronze Palm Table Lamp. Heavy high quality lamp!
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Superb French Neoclassical Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French Neoclassical parcel-gilt console with black granite top and stretcher. Having excellent carved and gilt rams heads, lovely guilloche pattern across apron, and gracefully ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis the 16th Style Brass Fireplace Screen with Mesh decorated with Garlands
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice fireplace screen is made of brass with mesh and is decorated with garlands, laurel wreath, hat and instruments. This is a French work in the style of Louis the XVIth ....
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Louis the 15th style Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of gold gilt bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 15th. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Red Celluloid Gueridon by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style round gueridon i!s made of brass with a red celluloid top. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of brass with clear glass panels on each side. The quality is really nice. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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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