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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 1960s
1960s Corinthian Table Lamp Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Corinthian Table Lamp, gold leaf with patina. Roman Greek inspired. Preowned vintage condition. Tested and working, original brass finial. Near mint c...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Neoclassical Style Rams Head Bergere Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style ram's head chairs with black vinyl seats. The chairs have caned backs and sides with a solid wood, white painted frame. Carved ram's head to the front of t...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cane, Wood

1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues. US rewired and in working condition. 2 lights , 60 watts max bulb. 2 pairs available.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 3 Maison Lancel Nesting Tables Brass Wood Top French Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of nesting tables by Maison Lancel in brass and ebonized wood. Great as Drink Table, Serving Table or Sofa Table for Your favorite Snacks. Mid-Century Modern Design from ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Henredon Neoclassical Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Wall Mirror, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Neoclassical or Regency style wall mirror By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut frame, with gold gilt trim. Measures: 52"W x 1"D x 37"H. Very good ori...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

JMF Style Parchment Neoclassical Table Lamps, Hermes Adornment
Located in North Miami, FL
These parchment clad lamps in column design are adorned with a beautiful painted metal bust of Hermes, the Greek Messenger God. They have each double cluster sockets with pulls and...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Beautiful Mirror Made of a Burr Walnut Marquetry and Brass, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful mirror is made of a burr walnut marquetry surrounded by two brass frames. This is French work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Alabaster and Marble Twisted Column shaped floor lamps, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular column or pedestal shaped floor lamps. The lamps are done in alabaster with marble tops. They feature very elegant design that can...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster, Marble

id century bottle and glass holder, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Neoclassical standing ice bucket with glass holder and spiral bottle holders in gilt metal. This multifunctional and very smartly designed piece has been made with an eye for detail...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

French Iron and Marble Dining or Occasional Table, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous and classic dining table or occasional table from the South of France. The wrought iron base is one of our favorite materials and this table features a beatifully forged c...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Neoclassical style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons are made bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage neoclassical trolley, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century neoclassical style serving trolley. Beautiful brass details and two tiered veneer wooden trays. Three bottle holders and enough space for glasses and other. 19...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel

Mastercraft Large Impressive Illuminated Display Cabinet 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large illuminated Neoclassical display cabinet in bronze and mahogany with black granite on front and antique glass on back wall ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Granite, Bronze

Pair of Wood Column Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of wood column lamps with incredible white paint patina. Lamps have been professionally rewired and have an on/off switch on the base. Each lamp...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

A Pair of Italian Neoclassical Low Cocktail Tables, 1960
Located in Hartville, OH
An original Condition Pair of Neoclassical Italian Paint Decorated and partial guilt low cocktail tables with Glass Tops over Guilt Gold tops and a carved and guilt pedestal bases.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

NASA Mission Gemini XI Charles Pete Conrad and Richard "Dick" Gordon, 1966, Phot
By Nasa
Located in London, England
Gemini 11 Photo original tamponnée au dos World Book Encyclopedia Science Service,inc 516 Travis Street Houston Texas Gemini 11 (officiellement Gemini XI) est la 9e mission habitée ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

1960 Roderic Montagu Oil on Board - Impressionist Painting of Young Girl
Located in Morristown, NJ
Roderic Montagu (O'Connor) (French-Irish, 1907-2001). A charming Impressionist portrait of a young girl, signed "R. Montagu 196...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Masonite, Paint

Lot de 4 Photographies Originales de Paul Newman, Sophia Loren, Joanne Woodward
By Universal Studios
Located in London, England
photo Paul Newmann, Sofia Loren AFP 24x18cm photo Paul Newmann avec son chapeau 13x18cm photo Paul Newmann seul 9.3x13cm photo Paul Newmann ,Joanne woodward 24x18 Mythique Paul Newm...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Extra Large Urn-Shaped Table Lamps done in Bronze, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large urn-shaped table lamps done in solid bronze, making them very heavy. They feature beautiful shape a...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Vtg Mid Century Modern Mediterranean Style Carved Syroco Glass Top End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mediterranean Style Carved Syroco Glass Top End Tables. Item features nice carvings throughout with lovely gold accents. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 16.75" ...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass

Stunning Iron and Glass Neoclassical Style End Table with Arrow Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A versatile medium sized two-tier end table having aged metal frame with arrows in a neoclassical or Empire style. The two tiers are glass.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Extremely large at 75 inches high is this 19th century antique style lantern with matching chain and ceiling canopy. Textured Lucite panels with ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Italian Brass and Cork Drinks Table
Located in North Miami, FL
A restored drinks table or side table . Period italian design of the midcentury period. I believe this piece has a clasic / neoclassical inspiration as well. I have reimagined and up...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Charming Little Neo Romantic Chandelier in Patinated Wood circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in patinated wood circa 1960. Height with chain: 98 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Hollywood Regency French Neoclassical Style Églomisé Center Table, End Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
French neoclassical style center table with églomisé glass top of Architectural design. This one of a kind center, end or dining table leaves no stone unturned in the world of decora...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Neoclassical Style Brass & Nickeled Metal Guéridon / Collapsing Side Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant French Mid-Century solid brass guéridon, side, end or occasional table in the modern neoclassical style. This collapsible brass tri-legged table with ball feet and supports ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Turned Wood Lamps with Chess Pawn Design, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful rich walnut turned wood lamps with black lacquered base. Working and in original as-found condition. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Wall Lamps Maison Bagués Or Banci Glass leave
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceiling lights or wall lights in gold metal, 15 bulbs in 2 rows Decorated with leaves and flowers in glass or crystal Good condition, Circa 1970 Height: 17 cm Diameter: 60 c...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Italian Large Gilt Metal Floral Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian Large Gilt Metal Floral mirror. The mirror has a painted frame with gold floral arrangements. Neoclassical style.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Plaster & Acrylic Spherical Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Oversized spherical plaster lamp with acrylic band to center, very much in the style of Samuel Marx later work. NOTE: shade not included. Double socket and silk wiring. THIS ITEM IS...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Acrylic, Plaster

1950-1970 Sideboard Mirror with Eglomisées Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard 1950-1970 with a decor of églomisées flowers framed by pink copper-colored mirror barettes, wrought iron pietement, interior plated with sycamore in good condition. I ve an...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Verre Églomisé Overmantel or Console Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical style verre églomisé overmantel mirror. Having three mirror panels flanked by column-form sides this giltwood mirror is meticulously carved and depicts the Hollywood Reg...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror

US Air Force Mercury Aurore 7 Launcher, 1962, Photograph
By Nasa
Located in London, England
Photographie Originale de l'US AIR FORCE pour la NASA Mission Mercury- Atlas 7 capsule AURORA lancée depuis la base de cap Canaveral pilotée par l'astronaute Sc...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Twisted and Knotted Form Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A gorgeous pair of twisted armchairs, with cane backs. With plaid patterned upholstery.
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Twisted and Knotted Form Armchairs
Pair of Twisted and Knotted Form Armchairs
$1,296 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Vintage Bronze Sconces by J. Sommer, Made in Sweden in 1960s
By J. Sommer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Neoclassical style sconces done in solid bronze and designed by J. Sommer. Each sconce features 2 light spots, with floral details. Manufactur...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Introducing a pair of solid brass and limestone candleholders., characteristic of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The figural candleholders are mounted on a limestone base...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone, Brass

Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Charles & Fils. From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Sun Shaped Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Iron Sun Shaped Pendant. 2 lights. Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: Height 6" Diameter 23" CW5557
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Ruby Glass Victorian-Style Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Mid-Century take on a late 19th century oil lamp model was made in ruby glass and golden brass, and is now fitted with a cust...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Sconces with Flowers and Leaves Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair Ceiling or wall lights in gilded metal, 6 bulbs. Adorned with green colored leaves and glass or crystal flowers Good condition, Circa 1970 Measures:...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

1950-1970 Pair of Series of 3 Nesting Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Serie of 3 nesting tables gilded brass deco bamboo with top lacquered black and gold Measures: 50 x 35 x H 53 cm 45 x 30 x H 48 cm 40 x 25 x H 44 cm circa 1950-1970 Good condition.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1970 Pair of Lamps Palm or Coconut Tree with Coconut Style Jansen or Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps in gilded and silvered bronze, base diameter 14 cm adjustable height: 87 cm Maxi and 72 cm Mini model of Charles or Maison Jansen all in bronze Height: 87 cm Diameter...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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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