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: Mid-20th Century
Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling with bronze claw feet. This isa French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
André Arbus pair of Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pairs of Arbus bronze sconces , hands holding a torch. Size of the back plate 3.5" H 2" W. Wattage 60 bulb. Priced by pair. 60w each.
Priced by pair.
US wired and in wor...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of 20th Century Italian Brass Three Tier Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Incredibly stylish pair of matching super quality Italian mid-century 3-tier chandeliers.
With crystal prism drops hung from graduated brass circular rings ending with a circular mi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Neo Classical Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Italian neo classical gilt wood mirror. This was made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, quite large and ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English sage green and white Jasperware matte stoneware small footed bowl by Wedgwood, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, 1960, Engl...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Metal Planter Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Neoclassical Style Patinated forged Metal Planter Stands. Stand 33.25" tall.
16.5"W x 16.5"D x 33.5"H. Top inside diameter 10.75" x 2.75" H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Pedestal End Tables by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Ionic column Burl and Walnut pedestal tables in the Neoclassical style with 1/2" glass tops by John Stuart; circa 1960's. Each table bears the black metal John Stuart tag....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Large Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chests, Dressers. These have to...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
WINSLOW HOMER American Art Lithograph Print, Flower Garden and Bungalow Bermuda
By Winslow Homer
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original color lithograph print on paper of Winslow Homer's (1836 - 1910) original watercolor painting titled "Flower Garden and Bungalow, Bermuda" in clear bold primary col...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with 2 Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Mahogany Library or Dining Table, 1940s, Danish
Located in London, GB
A 1940s Danish mahogany library table with leather insert would be most appropriate used today as a large desk or dining table. This substantial neoclassical table is an example of Danish cabinetmakers adopting the British aesthetic...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sirmos Table Lamp after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Sirmos
Located in Chicago, IL
Sirmos Lamp after Giacometti
Vintage Sirmos table lamp in the form of a Doric column after a
design by Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michael Frank.
some...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Set of 4 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Chairs, Parcel Gilt & Painted, Sphinx Ca
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 carved side chairs, desk chairs, office chairs. Finely detailed set of Neoclassical Gustavian Chairs each in a nice scalamandre fabric having winged sphinxes on the back res...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Advertising “SODAS” Metal Embossed Sign
Located in New York, NY
Great looking rare original large size embossed metal advertising “SODAS” sign..Looks like it came from an old country mom and pop store . All metal with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès
Circa 1970
Good condition
Width: 28 cm
Height: 57 cm
Dep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Neoclassical Tripod Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical floor lamp, three lights, brass parts and bronze "canon de fusil"
finish.
Custom made lampshade included, rewired.
By Maison Jansen 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Two 1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Scultures of Apollo and Venere dei Medici
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two plaster bust of Apollo and Venere dei Medici from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Wrought iron floor lamp, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Single gilt wrought iron and crystal floor lamp, France 1940s.
The floor lamp is made of gilt wrought iron with gilt acanthus leaves ornements and some silver ones.
The Mid century f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Venetian Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Brass and Crystal Chandelier combines elegant styling with multi-faceted crystals of several shapes and sizes to create a visual feast for the eyes, even when it's n...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Antique Gilt Wood Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning, large and impressive pair of antique gilt wood table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930-50’s.
The quality is outstanding, they ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
1940's Neoclassical style/ Hollywood Regency Walnut w/ Mirror Hall Console Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1940's Neoclassical style/ Hollywood Regency Mirrored Hall Console Table. Mirror top and mirrored and brass trim. Beautiful wood framed. Palm Beach Estate acquisition.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
A SOLID BRONZE AND VERDE MARBLE SEAHORSE TABLE FROM CLARIDGE'S LONDON - c1950s
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality patinated bronze with sculptural detail - a brace of facing sea horses which terminate gracefully into hooved feet. Featuring two levels in verde marble with wond...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karges Neo Classic Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Karges may not be familiar to you but it has been called "The Last Great American Furniture Company". Karges represents high quality hand-made beautiful furniture. These dining chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classical Style Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Painted Mahogany Four Drawer Server or Dresser in the classic style. Graduated drawers that slide easily. Distressed finish with wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s American Classical Style Mahogany Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s American Classical Style Mahogany semi poster Full Size Bed on original wheels. Measures 57" in width, 80" in depth and 42" in height a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso
Vintage Provincial Swedish Louis XVI Style Painted Corner Cabinet by de Bournay
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful vintage Provincial parcel gilt and soft light pale green painted wood corner cabinet by de Bournay.
Born in France in the mid-20th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Paint
1950-1970' Pair of Coffee Table Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table bronze and brass, amounts patina rifle barrel, characteristic of this brand, Maison Jansen.
Glass top and that of the bottom by black leather decorated with gol...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Black Lacquered Metal Fireplace Tools. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and black lacquered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of bronze and brass. The quality of this set is very nice and each element is finely chiseled. This is a French work....
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Stele, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. It is made of 3 panels decorated with brass Lily Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of floor lamps by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of floor lamps in walnut and brass. John Keal / Modeline
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Jansen Side Tables With Marble Inset Tops, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Jansen side tables with marble inset tops. The finish is original showing some age that adds to the character. The stylish Neoclassical architectural for is well ba...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassical style Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons are made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Set Briarwood "Daisy Barrel" Patio Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Top Cream and Gold Gilt Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Top Cream and Gold Gilt Console Table. Circa 1950s.. Measurements: 36.5" H x 39" W x 17" D.
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Campanino Chiavari chair in black lacquered walnut, designed by Gaetano Descalzi and produced by Fratelli Levaggi, this edition dates back to...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Classical Female Parian Porcelain Bust Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white parian porcelain female bust sculpture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 6.75"H.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in silver finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century office chair in wood, American Clerk chair 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Antique swivel office armchair in solid wood, made in the 1930s and perfectly preserved.
The armchair, in excellent state of conservation, will give elegance and character to your ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel And Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Revival, Maison Jansen style brushed steel and brass coffee table with inset glass top. Designed by Yale Burge. Circa 1960s. Please note of wear consistent with age incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Midcentury Modern Bar Trolley or Bar Cart with Brass and Formica
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious French brass bar trolley cart in beautiful neoclassical style from the 1950s. Two formica serving tiers that look like rosewood with a delicate brass decorative edge all ar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Burnished Brass Turned Pillar Column Lamps with Pleated Shades
Located in Lomita, CA
I love, love love this set of lamps for their condition and the silhouette. The burnished brass and the beautiful umbrella-like pleated shades that filter the light in a warm and lum...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Rembrandt Onyx and Gilt Metal Patinated Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid-Century Rembrandt Onyx and Gilt Metal Patinated Torchiere Table Lamps. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and stand 18" tall to the top of the light blb socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Maison Bagués Attribution, Side Tables, Bronze, Mirrored Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bagues style gilt bronze neoclassical end tables or pedestals. These simply stunning end tables, pedestals or nights...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neo-classical Iron, Brass, Metal 2-door Cabinet or Dry Bar, Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Neo-classical Iron, Brass, Metal 2-door Cabinet or Dry Bar, Glass Top
Offered for sale is a Mid-20th century neo-classical style wrought iron, brass, and metal two-door cab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
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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