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
Neoclassical Acorn Ceiling Light from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A neoclassical acorn form ceiling fixture composed of bronze and scalloped green glass.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Weiman Legged Neoclassical Style White Marble Wood Brass Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite marble 8 legged coffee table, dating back to the 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunnin...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Dolphins Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Beautiful Gilded Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical stytle coffee table is made of brass. It has elegant dolphin feet joined by a stretcher with brass rope on which centre is a decoration. The top ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Brushed steel Fireplace Tools Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and brushed steel . This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Signed Maison Charles Bronze & Black Marble Eagle Table Lamp Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles table lamp stunning handmade hammered bronze eagle like a Trophy mounted on a Black Marble Pedestal.
US rewired and in working condition. It takes three regula...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Metal
A pair of Lalique Faune Lamps in glass
By Marc Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A large and spectacular pair of Faunes lamps by Marc Lalique in glass , standing on 2 dark grey metal bases.
The lamps have a neo classical inspiration showing 2 faunes playing the flutes...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
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
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
1940s John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier End Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare find. John Widdicomb three tier walnut end Table with a bottom drawer. Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Square Brass Side Tables with Onyx Tops
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style square side tables is made of brass with onyx tops. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Black Lacquered Tops by Maison
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with black lacquered tops surrounded by an openwork gallery. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Shelves Unit in the Style Of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style shelves unit is made of silvered metal with tainted glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Grosfield House Walnut Cafe Tables
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of Grosfield House tables are raised on square bases with carved volutes and egg and dart molding. Square fluted shaft supports a square top with carved rope molding around...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical motif chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Neoclassical motif chandelier featuring gilt metal foliate arms, crystal beads, etched and frosted glass shade and medallion details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1920-1940 Pair of Mirrors with Elegant Women
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Venetian mirrors with elegant women decor in glass under setting, circa 1940, good condition.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
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
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Side Table or Night Stand By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style side table or night stand is made of wood and brass. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oak and Leather Armchairs by De Coene Frères
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style armchairs is made of oak and leather. This is a Belgian work by De Coene Frères. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Neoclassical Style Oval Brass Bar Cart with Two Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with 2 clear glass shelves. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table and six chairs set, burl maple veneer top and walnut base. Chairs reupholstered in original material from the period some of the upholste...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl, Wood
Neoclassical style brass chandelier decorated with pearl garlands. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and decorated with pearl garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of large 20th century Neo-classic copper firebucks, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / pair of firebucks / copper / neo-classic
A highly decorative pair of French firebucks crafted in the 20th century in Neo-classic style. These exceptional set was mad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of 3 1940's French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rectangular Well & Tree Silver Plated Serving Tray by Sheridan Silver Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tree and Well silver plated trays were generally used for roast meats, however, they are ideally suited for ham, turkey, chicken, etc. This particular tray by Sheridan Silver Compan...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Style Coat Rack. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coat rack is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare patinated bronze lamp floor.
Attributed to André Arbus.
Height adjustable from 45" to 59" excluding shade.
Shade for showing purposes only.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Carved & Gilt Wood Coffee Table signed by Maison Hirch
By Maison Hirch
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of carved and gilt wood with mirror top. This is a French work signed Maison HIRCH. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a black shade, gilt inside. This is a French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. This fireguards has 3 panels decorated with a laurel wreath in the central part. This ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Style Coffee Table in Bronze and Brass with Marble Top Decorated
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with a white marble top decorated with Greek motifs. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Iron and Bronze Andirons with Duck Heads, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons are made of iron with bronze duck heads. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of 3 Neoclassical Style Brass Nesting Tables with Mirror Tops, French Work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 3 neoclassical style nesting tables is made of brass with mirror tops. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Brass Magazine Rack with Dolphin Heads, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with dolphin heads. This is a work by famous French Designer Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Black Velvet Nightstand Valet, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant nightstand valet is made of brass and black velvet. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Round Coffee Table with Brass and White Carrara Marble Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style round coffee table is made of mahogany with Carrara marble top surrounded by an openwork brass gallery. The pedestal table has 2 drawers and 2 leather-trimmed...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron and Tole Table with Arrows
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style iron and tole table with arrows.
Stunning vintage Italian Neoclassical style iron and tole drum table with arrows, stars and a mar...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron, Tôle
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
Neoclassical style brass and clear 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 and clear glass. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Ruffled Rim Oval Celery Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Kirk & Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery or relish tray by S. Kirk & Son, circa 1940s.
An oval tray with a ruffled rim.
Marked: S. Kirk & Son, Sterling 170.
Measures: 7...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Baseball Catchers Mask Collection (7)
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 7 steel antique baseball catchers masks circa 1930's-1960's. Great graphic presentation. Easy to hang and display multiple ways. The a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of silver plated side tables with fluted legs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of side tables is made of silver plated on brass with 2 tiers and fluted legs. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Round Centrepiece Cake Ormolu Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and scalloped etched crystal round centrepiece, cake ormolu stand with star centre.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Superb Pair of Pewter Corinthian Column Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of pewter silverplate corinthian column neoclassical lamps . having lion heads detailing near top of each column and amazing hand ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Bottles Holder with Claw Feet, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This bottles holder is made of brass. This is a very straight and simple design with claw feet and finials that can received 6 bottles. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa ...
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
Neoclassical style brass bottles holder in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style bottles holder is made of brass on a wooden base. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass. French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Base a little bit damaged. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Bagués Faux-Bamboo Silvered Bronze Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work by famous French designer Maison Baguès, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Set of 3 Coat Hangers, Aluminum, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three aluminum coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Robert Pansart Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Dronten, NL
Neoclassical mirror with eglomised mirror glass frame decorated in gold designed by Robert Pansart.
Robert Pansart was a French furniture designer and d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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