Neoclassical Furniture
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 1940s
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,980 / set
French Neoclassical, Antique Standing Easel, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Neoclassical, Antique Standing Easel, Bronze, France, 1940s
A highly patinated standing easel in the French neoclassical tase. Likely designed and produced in Franca circa 19...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Toys Doll with Pram and Baby Doll Furniture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique toys- doll with Pram and baby, antique doll furniture- vanity stand mirror, 7@. Handmade textile doll with German rubber baby doll in Pr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eight Italian Neoclassical Design Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's stylized white painted Italian carved dining chairs with newly upholstered seats.
Seat depth - 16"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,850 / set
Brass faux-bamboo magazine rack with tainted glass panels on each side. French w
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze with Greenish glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,214 Sale Price
30% Off
Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Grey Marble
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s coffee table features a gilt wrought iron base with an elegant scrolled design. The iron base has a rich gold patina that adds a touch of luxury to the overall look...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
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
French Floor Lamp with Hexagonal Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This impressive floor lamp hails from France, circa 1940s, and is a beautiful blend of brass and bronze. The lamp features turned and cast components that are elegantly assembled onto a hexagonal base...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 7 Mounted and Framed Norman Rockwell Prints A charming set of 7
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 7 Mounted and Framed Norman Rockwell Prints
A charming set of 7, reflecting American every day culture from the The Saturday Evening Post Magazine
The prints re framed 9” x ...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
6 Neoclassic Chairs in Blackened and Ceruse Oak, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 neoclassic chairs in blackened and ceruse oak, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1940's Neoclassical Style Brass & Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
French 1940s Double Tiered Twelve-Armed Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French chandelier from the 1940s is a captivating blend of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features two tiers of lights with six arms on each tie...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Petite Neoclassical White Lacquer Side Table by Jacques Adnet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Small white lacquer neoclassical side table with a green marble top.
By J.Adnet, France 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Pair of French 1940s Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive pair of French sconces, dating back to the 1940s, are made from patinated bronze, giving them a unique vintage appeal. The quality of these pieces is remarkable, and ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$880 / set
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so ...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,552
Pair of Decorative Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Wall Lights, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of decorative wall lights is made of brass and crystal. They represent a nice vase made of brass with brass and crystal flowers. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,381 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
French Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Presenting a French 1940s floor lamp made of silvered bronze and metal, resting on a neoclassical style square base. This remarkable piece is in good vintage condition, with wear con...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very well made Lamp shade in light blue glass with red (Pansy,s ) flowers shade is at 18" diameter. The base is spelter and painted gold with double sockets with poll chains. The c...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Circa 1940s Folks Art Side Table Smoke Glass Tray Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1940s Folks Art Side Table Smoke Glass Tray Stand
Dimensions. 12 W ; 24 H ; 13 D.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
2 Wall lights with 2 lights.
The iron has not been lacquered, not treated and tends to oxidize.
T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gilt Bronze Figure of a Lady Playing a Flute Sculpture
Located in Manhasset, NY
An exquisite bronze sculpture of a lady with music instrument.
A finely cast bronze figure of a draped woman playing double flutes.
8"High 10.5" Wide by 6" Deep
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,012 Sale Price
38% Off
Antique Pair of 1940 Glass Sconces Mary Antoinette Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
$14,923 / set
25th Anniversary Silver Overlay Glass Dishes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two American overlay silver glass dishes for "25th Anniversary", the most classic wedding anniversary dishes.
They can also be for another anniversary: degree, acquaintance etc.
Can ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Large Bronze Sconces circa 1940, Parchment Lampshade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large bronze sconces with two patinas, circa 1940.
Parchment shades in poor condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so a...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,552
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
Italian Neoclassical Window Bench
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian neoclassical window bench with deep set, buttoned turquoise uph top, mirrored mounted parcel gilt frame.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
pair of antique French 1940 bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Elegant Chair in Stained Beech and Brass, France or Italy, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant chair in stained beech and brass, France or Italy, circa 1940.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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