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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 1940s
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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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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...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Burl, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Set
Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Set
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Oil on Canvas Painting After Norman Mills Price
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unsigned Original oil on canvas painting after Norman Mills Price. Canvas is a bit loose. Frame appears to be original. Canvas and Frame show age. See image of illustration of the same image signed in corner by Norman Mills Price "Norman Mills Price never fully received the popular recognition that his work deserved. Because he was so intently interested in historical subjects, he restricted his work to these almost exclusively. The dedication and artistry he brought to his work, however, was especially appreciated and respected by a select group – his fellow-illustrators. His painstaking research into every detail made each picture an authentic documentary, but the detail was never allowed to detract from the dramatic concept of the illustration itself. Although Price made effective use of tone and color, his pen-and-ink drawings were especially effective, exhibiting a full range of values and textural effects." "Price was born in Canada, studied art there and in London and Paris. By 1912, he had established himself in New York and had begun to work for American publications. Some of his most successful illustrations were done for a long series of historical novels by Robert W. Chambers for Liberty magazine. He was a charter member of the Society of Illustrators at the time of his death." "Illustrator, Norman Mills Price was born in Brampton, Ontario (1877) and began his studies at the Ontario School of Art. Around 1901 he spent time in London, studying at the Goldsmith's Institute; Westminster School of Art; and with Cruikshank. While in London, he was the founder of Carlton Studios. He later went on to Paris, studying at the Academie Julian, with J.P. Laurens and R.E. Miller. He did freelance work in Paris until an assignment in Belgium for Century brought him to the attention of other American publishers. In 1911, he had a studio in New York City, and worked for such publication as Harper's, Cosmopolitan, and Liberty. He illustrated the novels: "The Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare (1905), The Rogue's Moon (1929), Leif Erikson...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Paint

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Brass Floor Lamp in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with red lucite elements. The lamp has 5 arms. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English silver-plated torcheres with uplight and with finely etched bases. Measurements: Total height: 64" Diameter: 10"
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

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.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Style 3 Tiers Mahogany and Brass Round Table, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers serving table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Dolphins Heads and Mirror Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with dolphin heads feet and a nice mirror shelf. This cocktail was made by famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

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.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Framed 1940s Domestic Interior Watercolor Renderings
Located in Stamford, CT
These are two stunning watercolor renderings of quintessential 1940s interiors. One is a beautiful teal and cream living room. The other is a cha...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique cut glass perfume bottle. Decorative and collectible.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cut Glass

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

French Maison Bagués Style Brass Table with Mirrored Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagués style brass table with mirrored top. Charming square French Maison Baguès or Maison Jansen style brass or bronze table or guéridon. This French Neoclassical style table with a mirrored top and paw feet dates to the 1940s. This vintage French Louis XVI style or Directoire style table has a beautiful aged patina to the bronze and would make a great side table...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lanterns with acanthus leaf detail along the top edge and eight interior lights. Sold individually. Measurement...
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a fine work, the brass is finely chiseled. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of faux-bamboo magazine racks is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Brass Table Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass beveled round mirror in style of Ico Paricsi. Adjustable position great for the vanity table or jewelry store. Base is 7.2 diameter.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Faux-Bamboo Bronze Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with blueish glass panels on each side. The quality iof this piece is very fine. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Ci...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Silver Plated and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of silver plated and brass. The lamp is composed of 4 lights on top of 4 brass sleeves on trumpets. It has a brass ring on top o...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Silver

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Copper

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Italian Stripped Pine and Gilt Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian 1940s stripped pine and gilt trimmed large square pedestals with Neo-classical style Roman figures in relief. (att: PALADIO)
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood, Pine

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...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Iron, Tôle

Neoclassical Brass and Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass with a glass panel on each side. This piece is French and made of a nice quality and is attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Linen

Circa 1940s Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Mueck & Cary
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver sugar caster by Mueck & Cary, New York City, c.1940s. Boldly classical urn form by a small NYC firm. 4.50 troy oz. 6.5" h., 2.75" dia. Whitehall Antiques is a family...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique American Marbro Co Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Good condition
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 1940's Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tall Red Crystal and Chiseled Bronze TableAttributed to Cristal & Bronze Paris
By Cristal Et Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style table lamp is made of red crystal and chiseled bronze. This is a very fine work, attributed to famous French designer crystal & Bronze, Paris, circa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style French Silvered Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp A refined example of mid-century French design, this 1940s floor lamp features a graceful, nickel-plated stem composed of finely turned and cas...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

1940's English Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces.
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brass Swan Magazine Rack, Italy in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style swan magazine rack is all made of brass. This piece is signed Italy and so was made in Italy for famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Rare Nickeled Tripartie Coffee Table with Glass Tops Lacquered All Around
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice tripartie coffee table is made of nickel with blueish glass shelves lacquered all around. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Nickel

Pair of Neoclassical Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of andirons in the neoclassical style is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Exceptional French 40's Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Beige Marble Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) ebonized narrow rectangular coffee table with in Set white Carrara marble middle section with silver-plated...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Astrolabe Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Astrolabe table lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, polished iron 1 light, 100 watt max bulb.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Magazine Racks Attrib to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Attributed to Maison Jansen. Rare Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Magazine Racks. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neo Classical Island/Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Island/Billiard Light. The inverted T shaped frame issuing two cylindrical lanterns with pleated white fabric shades (4 interior lights each). France, circa 1940. Dimen...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Linen

Exceptional French 40's candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Round Brass Coffee Table With Swan Heads & Feet & Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with swan heads and feet topped by a white marble top with greek keys brass incrustations. This is a French work...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Set of 4 French Hammered Verdigris Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four 1940s French dining chairs featuring sculptural, high-back frames in hammered iron. The rich verdigris patina enhances their character, a testament to the craftsmanship...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Italian Neoclassical Scagliola Marble Fluted Pedestal, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A fluted pedestal in deep rose veining, this sculptural column is crafted from richly pigmented scagliola—a refined composite developed in 17th-century Italy as a visually opulent al...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Plaster

French Wooden Fluted Column Pedestal, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1940s French pedestal in the neoclassical style, its fluted column form evokes architectural grandeur. Crafted from solid wood with vertical grooves, it rests on a squared...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

French Cast Iron + Soapstone Console Table, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A quiet relic of 1940s France, this console table bridges the industrial and the ornate. Its cast iron frame, rich with scrollwork, carries the weight of time—with a rich patina that...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Soapstone, Iron

Iron and Glass Top Antique Gold Neoclassical Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage circa 1940s iron and glass top table with bottom shelf. Antique gold original finish. Green 3/4" glass. Very nice condition. Glass has ...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it boasts a breathtaking combination of turned bronze and brass components with a soft E...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, 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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Iron

Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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