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: 1950s
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
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovel...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic golden mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Big golden color mirror with beautiful sculpture details and with a cut glass mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon w/ Naturalist Relief Handle
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and sophisticated Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon W/Naturalist Relief Handle originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely form of...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950 Paolo Buffa Permanente Cantu Midcentury Design Marble Wood Dining Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Paolo Buffa
La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Italy, 1950s
Wood stand with brass details
Circle Marble top.
Excellent condiction
Marble in perfect condiction, no crack and no restorations....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and seashell motif
By Molla
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 1950's Patio Set by Molly of Italy.
5 piece set
Molla's vintage outdoor furniture designs are timeless.
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Large Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant classic columnar alabaster table lamps.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Elegant French side table in beech wood with lace inlay and glass top, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950s / side table / beech wood, glass and lace / mid-century / vintage / design
An exquisite small French side table with unique inlay of hand-crafted lace on wood. The gl...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Lovely set of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Jose, CA
Lovely set of Maurizio
Tempestini for Salterini Circular Radar Saucer rocking chair and Ottoman, Circa 1950's, wrought Iron, MCM, Made in USA
A rare set of a rocking chair and ottoma...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt Brass French 1950s Wall Sconces - Two Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
We have two pairs of these stunning gilt brass wall sconces.
Exceptional quality and with a decorative design. Please take a close look at all our photographs.
Made in France in t...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Neoclassical Marble and Glass Side Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage round glass side table on marble base. 3 wood fluted columns with decorative metal caps to secure. Screams 1950's elegance.
Curbside to NY...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Side Table White Marble Top With Brass Base, France, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Side Table White Marble Top Brass, France, circa 1940
Side table in original vintage mid century condition. The neoclassical brass base sh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Set of 4 ebonized Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames.
Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Neoclassical Marble and Glass Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage oblong glass coffee table on marble base. 4 wood fluted columns with decorative metal caps to secure. Screams 1950's elegance. A grea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French crystal glass and brass table lamp. This was made in Paris and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, the label beneath the lamp says ‘Crys...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench in the NeoClassical manner. Two benches are available. Priced for one bench.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Wooden Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This exquisite bookcase is a true gem that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home. Crafted with attention to detail. Has warm tones and stunning grain patterns. ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Bronze Federal Style Two-Arm Sconce
Located in LYON, FR
Neo-Clasical two arm sconces made of silvered bronze. Fluted urn style center with narrow arms coming to twin cups, circa 1950's. Untouched original condition. Some light tarnish mar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style White Frosted Glass and Brass Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style white frosted glass and brass three-light flush mount, 1950s
This elegant Neoclassical style flush mount features a base made of brass and metal and a white...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of neoclassical style armchairs come from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered armchairs, shabby chic effect, are covered with original For...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
An elegant large pair of traditional weathered iron gate pier finials .
Often called Pin...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 8 ebonized Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 spindle back ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames.
Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer
Origin: Denmark
Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri
Damaged cup in the middle of the crack visible in the ph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Barovier & Toso Pair of Pulegoso Glass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano pulegoso glass sconces with gold leaf inclusions and patinated brass body by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950's.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
French 1950’s gilt metal and glass chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very elegant glass and gilt metal French chandelier in the style of Maison Jansen. Glass drops and gilt metal.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
This impressive full-length mirror is c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass texture. This delightful candle holders exudes a timeless appeal with its elegant fros...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy - Milan area. A unique chest of drawers design with rich floral inlay, bronze gilt a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Eagle Form Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neo classical style wood carved eagle form console table with a marble top, circa 1950's. With a rectangular white marble top with rounded front cor...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1950-1970 Pair of Coffee Tables Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table with shelf in glass, top in glass, amounts ended with acorns and barrels with cases iron skates typical rifle barrel of this mark
Good condition, circa 1950-1970.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, lo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Outstanding Neoclassical Style Console with a Carrara Marble Top, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
It is walnut and ebonized beech with feline inlaid legs. It features a white Carrara marble top.
This console might show slight traces of use since it'...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Palladio Ribbon-form Polychrome Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Palladio
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring excellent form combined with characteristic Palladio decorative design and attention to detail, this hand carved wood mirror has a "hanging" ribbon, silvered mercury glass ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Vintage Italian Marble Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vintage Italian Marble Obelisks.
Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style obelisks made of an interesting combination of brown and...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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
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
Wonderful Pair Neoclassical Urn Three-Arm Regency Caldwell Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of neoclassical urn top three-arm sconces with fine etched detail to bobeches, newly rewired.
In the manner of Caldwell
Mea...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
Antique French Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French gilt wood mirror. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is excellent, it is made fr...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950's Italian Neoclassical Brass & Ebonite Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian Neoclassical Brass mounted parcel occasional table circa 1950
Gilt ebonite base
Tripartite faux marble top
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
20th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A charming pair of narrow chests comprised of 2 drawers finishing on high tapered and squared legs and embellished with inlaid shield shaped es...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950's French Neoclassical style "Winged Lion Holding Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style "Winged Lion" Patinate & Gilt Metal Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tessellated Pedestal Drum Dresser by Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Wood, Brass, Stone
Dimensions: 30”H x 33”W x 17”D
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
1950s Vintage French Rectangular Fleur-de-lis Cement Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Durable 1950s vintage french rectangular fleur-de-lis cement planter crafted from cement stone.
Measurements: 9” h x 28” l x 13.5” w
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning French Neoclassical style Gil Metal Highly Detailed Wall Sconces. Very nice quality of this pair of French Wall Sconces.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ebonized Neoclassical Side Tables, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of neoclassical ebonized side tables in the style of Maison Jansen.
Brass sabots.
Belgium 1950.
Category
1950s Belgian 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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