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 Black Lacquered Lounge Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical regency style black lacquered lounge chair. Beautiful sleek form. Circa 1940. Measures 30" h x 24" w x 23" d x 16" h to seat x 17" h to top of arms. Look at all pictures...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or Regency style extension dining table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful book-mat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Floral Marquetry Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly decorative table with a central inlaid and contrasting decoration on the top of a floral spray in contrasting woods of roses, coreopsis and tulips with vining tendrils...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Small neo classique Console in brass and faux leather circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small neo classique Console in brass and faux leather circa 1950
Console to fix on the wall.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassical French Porcelain Mont Saint Michel Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous vintage Neoclassical style wall plate from Mont Saint Michel featuring stylized dolphins, birds, swags, and a center crest
France, Circa 1960s
Measures: 10"W x .75"D x 1...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental Neoclassical Column Form Faux Green Marble Painted Wood Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made large scale wood pedestal with 'Verdi Antico' faux marble finish. Likely made for a specific marble bust in the collection of Roger Prigent, legendary New York antique...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 1940s Ebonized Dining Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant circular French 1940s neoclassical style mahogany veneered dining table features graceful tapered legs on brass sabots and it is has been recently refinished in a rich d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Coffee table with hoof-shaped legs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant neo-classical table from the 60's in gilded brass attributed to Maison JANSEN with hoof-shaped legs and bevelled top in glass.
Base with round X-shaped legs with intermediate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp, mounted on a round lucite base. Newly wired with a 3-way socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Round Mahogany and Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual round drinks trolley is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassic French large and very heavy solid bronze lion on a marble base.
No markings.
Very detailed and lovely made.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Giltwood Carved Lamps on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical style lamps on faux marble bases. The lamps are wired and in working condition. No shades included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood
Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pair vintage 1960s traditional Italian tole lamps with matching lampshades.
Material: Tole and fabric
Style: Traditional Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Vintage, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic
Design: In the style of Edward Caldwell, Chapman manufactoring company
Technique: Lacquered
Color: Yellow and black
Origin: Italy, 1960 - 1969
Gold corded with switch and an E27 socket
Condition: Good working condition. Recent wires and the matching yellow lampshades are in new condition. The lamps are US compatible but an adapter for the plug is required
Description: A pair vintage 1960s Italian tole lamps.
Yellow painted tole vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Neoclassical Italian Loveseat with Exquisite Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely and well-proportioned inlaid sofa or loveseat with straight back and sides, graceful lined tapered legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of berries, delicate flowers and...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs
A Set of 5 Aluminum arm chairs
Classic circle back design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Italian Neoclassical Scagliola Top Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian Neoclassical circular center table made of solid and veneer of cherry. The top is scagliola, a hand-painted plaster technique that resembles inlays in marble. Elegant turn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Cherry, Giltwood
Lacquered Mirror with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice mirror is made of an old mercury mirror surrounded by a wooden frame beautifully lacquered and gilding with Chinese scenes. This is a French work in the style of Maiso...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an antiqued bronze finish and purposed hammered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Duck Heads, French Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Vintage fireplace tools in solid polished brass with duck heads, French, five-pieces, fire tool set features a polished brass metal frame and four tools with duck head handles....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Maison Style Brass Side Tables with Gold Eglomise Shelves
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of two-tiered brass side tables attributed to Maison Jansen with gold églomisé glass shelves. These neoclassical style tables have finely fluted legs with finials on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand Painted Solid Wooden Carousel Horse Signed "30 Autumn"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hand Painted Solid Wooden Carousel Horse Signed "30 Autumn". Item features solid carved wood, long brass bar, nicely painted details, horse approx. 70 lbs, very nice vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Pedestal Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style burled walnut tea table or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 16.25"H.
Very good original ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
FANCHER 1960's Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Neoclassical style nightstands by Fancher Furniture. Walnut with an inlaid parquetry design to top and brass hardware. Features an one shelf area over a two door cabinet r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Two Tier Side Table w/ Iron Insets C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century two-tier side tables with drawers and iron grate insets on sides. The tables stand on four cabriole legs. Weathered finish with paint remnants left throug...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A skillfully crafted Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 34" in width open, 14.5 in width cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
1930's Etched Mirror Sconces with Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pai r of circa 1930's etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1940's French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
1950s Neoclassical Coffee Table + Brass Nuggets Arturo Pani Mexico
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Neoclassical Coffee Table Arturo Pani Mexico
No label
No glass tabletop included
48 w x 22.25 d x 16.25 h
Preowned original vintage condition.
Expect signs of vintage wear. Pa...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 20thc yellow & white double wedding ring quilt has a Dutchy Pennsylvania calico fabric.The quilting is very good and piecework too. This ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Neoclassical Revival Demilune Mahogany Cabinet ~ Console ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neoclassical Revival Demilune Mahogany Cabinet ~ Console ~ Buffet was hand-crafted by talented artisans in a semi circular form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
1940's Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian etched glass lanterns with a 3 lights cluster
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier and Toso Torchon glass with brass picture frame
Located in Ferndale, MI
Substantial frame is comprised of a thick handmade Murano glass border in a sparkling hue of clear glass, suitably . The Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps. These white glazed ceramic lamps have new lucite bases and have been newly wired, new 3-way sockets.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Silver Leaf Two Tierd Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of mid century stands crafted in hardwood with one drawer, having a silver leaf finish over a modern neoclassic form. Manufactured b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid-Century American Classical Painted Twin Size Headboards, A pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century American Classical Painted Twin Size Headboards in good vintage condition.
Measures 38" in width and stand 37" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid 20th Century Gold Gilt Carved Neoclassical Style Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style wall mirror, unbranded. Beveled mirror glass in an ornate gold gilt composite frame with architectural design elements, wood foliate ornamentation to top, center...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Antique French Brass and Onyx Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique French brass and onyx table lamps, dating from around the 1930’s.
They are of superb quality and are a lovely size. They have fluted brass columns and si...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Polaris 15 Day Peacock Clock
By Polaris
Located in New York, NY
Polaris 15 Day Peacock clock, the circular dial held by a florid peacock, the case decorated in tigers' eye ombre detailing.
Dimensions: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 5.5" D
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sexy Maison Jansen Brass & Ebonized Iron Arrow Motif End Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy black and gold arrow motif martini table having a glam mix of an ebonized iron and brass base, topped with a lusciously lively 6 sided piece of black, brown and cream marble.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Bing & Grøndahl, Three Wall Plaques in Bisquit After Thorvaldsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, three wall plaques in bisquit after Thorvaldsen.
Motifs in relief.
1930s.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D 14.5 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fantastic Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps in the neoclassical taste. Each with carved ionic capitals with reeded columns which sit atop a square plinth base. Bot...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two 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
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Johnson Furniture Mahogany Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mahogany cabinets with two drawer pencil inlay and bronze drawer pulls over two doors with bronze sunburst openwork.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Wrought Iron and Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
French wrought iron and bronze table or gueridon. The table has bronze round accents and can be used indoor or outdoors.
Would also make a nice d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century American Classical Maple Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A skillfully crafted Mid-Century American Classical Maple Single Drawer Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 21" in width, 27" in depth and stands 25" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Cornucoppia Horn Wall Ornament
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Style: Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Antique, Neoclassical, Baroque, Rococo
Product: Carved wood wall Ornament ( Painting and frame is not included)
Material...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Fruitwood
1930's French Silver Plated Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French silver plated light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in gold finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Painted Carved Wood Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Painted Carved Wood Urn Shaped Lamps. The hand carved urn shaped body sits atop a square plinth base. Ebonized detailing accents the lamps. Lamps are wired with a double cluster light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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