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 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of carved and inlaid fruitwood Italian neoclassical side chairs with carved wood details throughout and tapered legs. Newly upholstered in caramel silk velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Wooden Lacquered Top Representing
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with wooden lacquered top representing Chinese scenes. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,551 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Rosewood, Glass
1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
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
Romantic Pair of Elegant French Neoclassical Armchairs with Bronze Figural Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in France, these French inlaid mahogany neoclassical armchairs or fauteuils are incredible works of art having original petit point tapestry seats, exceptional bronze figurine...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia 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
French Patinated Gold Gilt Regency Empire Bronze Iron Crystal Ten-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire style patinated and gold gilt Regency bronze and iron chandelier with crystal ball center with ten-arm and two int...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
$4,500 Sale Price
39% Off
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
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp. French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,050 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,600 / set
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
Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French neoclassical Louis XVI style pine bookcase - Shelving unit.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Coffee Table Neoclassical bronze and marble
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
Oval Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Bar Cart is made of silvered brass with removable trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,342 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
$3,950 / item
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
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
$2,047 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
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
French Neoclassical Ebonized & Leather Top Console Table with Planter and Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Ebonized Wood, Leather Top, Patinated Brass
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
$2,200 / item
Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp Attributed to André Arbus, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze neoclassical tripod floor lamp by André Arbus. Lion feet decor.
Height can be adjusted from 45" to 60". In good vintage condition. European socket and wiring (price includes ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 1940s Neoclassical style floor lamp in a polished nickel finish ready to illuminate your space with style and grace. It features a footed triangular base that not only provi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
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
Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features six arms that gracefully extend from its center. Th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Lamps.
We offer a great pair of French Neoclassical style tole and bronze table lamps.
This lovely pair of French lamps have been newly wired and re...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
French 1940s Bronze Six Armed Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier, a stunning example of 1940s neoclassical style, is a testament to the superb quality and design of that era. With its six arms, detailed features and dimensio...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950
Dimensions colonne : 118 x 20 x 20 cm
Dimensions vasque : 47 x 37 x 31 cm
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Wrought Iron 6-Light Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
an elegant pair of chandeliers in the neoclassical taste decorated in a silver and gold leaf finish; the reeded central support joined at the mid-section with a gadrooned sphere and ...
Category
1940s French 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
French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of wood Corbels (shelve supports). Carved griffin - dragon- gargoyles figures . Beautiful architectural salvaged decor.
Wood appears to be mahoga...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
$2,047 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
$5,390 Sale Price
30% Off
Neoclassical style brass drinks trolley with cherubs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, elegant and rare neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with cherubs. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,301 Sale Price
30% Off
"A Schooner off of the Coast" by American Artist Gordon Hope Grant
By Gordon Grant
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An oil on canvas by American artist Gordon Hope Grant featuring a schooner off of the coast. This painting is signed and dated i1945 n the lower left and measures 33.5" x 33.5" incl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
$4,250 / set
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp by Frederic Cooper with Cast Brass Bird
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing and rare faux bamboo floor lamp with a parrot sitting on a perch. All in solid brass and in excellent vintage condition with new silk cord wiring.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Magazine Rack with Bluish Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant magazine rack is made of brass with bluish glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,587 Sale Price
30% Off
Large 8 Arms Chiseled Bronze Chandelier in the Style of Louis the 16th by Lucien
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 arms chandelier is made of finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 16th by Lucien Gau. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French round marble top, ebonized and gilt table, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant, ebonized table, with its gently curving legs and gilt details will be a wonderful addition to more formal interiors. The marble top is encircled by a bronze banded edge...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces with Floral Decorations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Crystal Glass, Gilt Metal
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Side Tables or Bedsides Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables or bedside tables is made of wood and brass with Carrara marble tops. These tables have 3 drawers. This is a French work in the style of Mai...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Neoclassical Style Bronze Ashtray in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style ashtray is made of bronze. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,546 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period Urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$3,133 Sale Price
30% Off
Neoclassical Pair of Newly Painted Black Iron Planters Urns with Fancy Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage cast iron planters having elaborate handles and neoclassical form and decoration. Just painted black.
35 ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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