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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Material: Metal
Sedna Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Sedna wallpaper model beautifully captures the first stretch of land that warmly embraces you upon your arrival at the Más A Tierra Island. It serves as your initial introduction...
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2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair of Exquisite English Victorian Sterling Neoclassical Column Candlesticks
By John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Exquisite English Victorian Sterling Neoclassical Column Candlesticks London, 1884-1885, Hallmarks for John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater A fine pair of English Victorian ste...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Bend Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bend Nightstand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Made of beige lacquered wood and with a top in vanilla onyx, the Bend nightstand is designed to en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table. -Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included. -Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin -Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color -Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing) All Artig Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Workstead Helios Cord Pendant Hand Finished Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
The Helios cord pendant positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring the scale and illumination of an early America...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Nickel, Brass

Neoclassical Style Metal Tissue Box Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and the finishing touch to your countertop or nightstand with this antiqued gold toned top and grey ribbed metal body tissue box cover to pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic Helios table lamp, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This sconce celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Bronze, Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser. Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit sconce is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form with a reflective spun brass disc rotating 320 degrees, the sconce can act ...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Bronze, Brass

Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s. Projection to the wall :6" Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb. US wired and in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Round Marble Tripod Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Round Italian white marble top sitting on tripod legs that have a faux bamboo design. Can be used as a side table, end table, occasional wine table. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Twig Stone Garden Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking pair of patio and garden two-tier tables made in the style and manner or Rose Tarlow's iron twig outdoor collection. The tables feature an iron frame with a faux bois twig b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Neoclassical Style Two Tiered Etagere / Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical verdigris finished two tiered etagere / server. There are two glass shelves for items. The top decoration is a large urn centerpiece flanked by two birds.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Red Glass Centrepiece Suite by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Large antique ormolu mounted red glass centrepiece suite by Baccarat French, Late 19th Century Cornucopia: Height 38cm, width 24cm, depth 19.5cm Dish: Height 31cm, width 53cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Boston Classical Coin Silver Basket by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss
Located in New York, NY
Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded mouth rim and c-scroll swing hand...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair of Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs available of signed convex mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 12" diameter. From a hotel in nice on the French Riviera. Priced by pair.
Category

20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...
Category

Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch , 4 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch. Made in France in the 1960. US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Priced by pair B...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

French Neoclassical Christien Armchair Camel Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A French Neoclassical style ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

French Neoclassical Parma Console Table Hand Carved Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parma console, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A French Neoclassical style console table, Parma is handcarved in linden wood. An exclusive a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Silver Leaf, Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Bend Nightstand Bedside Table Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bend Nightstand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Bend nightstand offers a timeless design for your comfort. Made of beige lacquered wood with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted krater-form bisque porcelain vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 43cm, diameter 26.5cm The pair of vases...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style. Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror. From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is p...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category

1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XVI style neoclassical nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered leg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Workstead House Cord Pendant Large
Located in Hudson, NY
The house cord pendant large makes a bold statement via an iconic domestic form. Creating a graphic beam of light both above and below, the shade’s inte...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze

Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

20th Italian Rectangular Brass Foliate Wall Mirror or Console Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
20th rectangular brass foliate wall mirror or console mirror, you can use it vertical or horinzontal position.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form. US rewired 1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique French Brass and Onyx Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx nest of tables, dating from around the 1930’s. They are of superb quality, the solid brass frames have fluted legs, stretchered bases and s...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century American classical Jenny Lind style twin bed featuring a distressed painted finish. Named after the 19th century Swedish opera singer the bed frame has bobbin turned or spool supports with decorative finials on top. The mattress opening is 74 by 38.5 inches which should fit a 75 by 38 inch twin mattress...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D Shade: 10.50”H x 8”-13”W x 8”-13”D
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Neo-Classic Style Crystal 9-Light Chandelier, Italy, Circa:1905
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual Empire shape fixture has a crisscross prism pattern and a crown that are uniquely the work of lighting shops in Florence in the early 20th century. The frame and candle ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic large three paneled room screen features very detailed hand painted designs with 18th century decoupaged prints depicting a variety of historical scenes. The two side p...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical st...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass & Glass Demi-Lune Side/EndTables/Nightstands
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming pair of mid-century neoclassical brass & glass demi-lune Tables C1950s attributed to Maison Baguès. Each table stands on three fluted legs with tapered feet, a curved str...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pair Amber Glass & Bronze Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century pair Amber glass and bronze lamps standing on black veined marble circular bases.
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Modern Steel Smoked Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Maison Jansen style Neoclassical modern cocktail table. Made from steel with a black and gold X form base with smoked glass polished edge top. The X frame is connected by cylindrical...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rounded Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rounded umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass and Blueish Glass Magazine Rack by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass . This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. A pair is available
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Neoclassical Period Walnut & Brass Mirrors, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each rectangular frame covered in walnut veneer with an interior shaped brass molding, with new mirrorplates
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1806 by Thomas Paine Dexter, this charming, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved decoration to the body and lid, a tea plant finial, and an engraved crest to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep, and weighs 11 troy ounces. The crest is likely that of John Trotter...
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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950. Totally restored and refinished.  
Category

1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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