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: 1930s
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
French Antique Neoclassical Style Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns. Measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Brass and Onyx Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx coffee table, dating from around the 1930’s.
This is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The large circular onyx top has a gorgeou...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Antique French Brass and Onyx Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the brass frame has fine and intricate details...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Romweber French Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bubble glass breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany,...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage French Neoclassical Green Painted Console w/ Italian Carrara Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Opulent French Neoclassical Green Painted Console with Italian Carrara Marble Top
Elevate your decor with this opulent French Neoclassical console table. This finely carved ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Onyx and Gilt Metal Corinthian Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique onyx and gilt metal Corinthian column. This was most likely made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality, the design of a neo classical...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Neoclassical Column Marble Stone Pedestal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statues
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Neoclassical Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statues.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Caproni Casts: Masterpieces of Sculpture - 1932 Caproni Brothers Catalogue
Located in Rochester, NY
Caproni Casts: Reproduction of Sculpture - Selected from the Masterpieces of the World - P. P. Caproni and Brother Incorporated - Boston, U.S.A. 1932 catalogue w/ four page price lis...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique French Onyx and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French onyx and brass floor lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of super quality, the stand is articulated with solid onyx and ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
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
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
Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, column-form candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 5 3/4 inches high x 3 inches deep (at deepest point) x 3 inche...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Gorgeous Oil Painting Sailing Ship Early Morning Fog signed A. Cucchi Dates 1939
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
On canvas. Signed A. Cucchi 1939 lower right. Framed measures 41" h x 35 1/8" w x 1 1/2" d. Painting measures 38" h x 32 1/8" d.
Condition
Previous repair.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
Italian Burl Walnut Dining Table C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bleached walnut dining table with rectangular burl walnut top. The top sits on two walnut bases adorned with acanthus leaf carvin...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
neo Classical Meissen style snake handled urn lamp blanc de chine
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptionally detailed down to the scales of the serpents, minimalist in its blanc-de-chine glaze, the details of snakes and neo classical ornamentation create a clever sleekness in its charm. Placed on an ornate brass lion and paw base. A wonderful single, strong enough to dominate a table space alone.
I have not taken the lamp apart to look for porcelain stamps...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Set of Four Bronze and Bead Crystal Presidential Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four neoclassical beaded presidential wall sconces. This bronze light fixture features decorative crystal accents.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Egyptian Revival Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Egyptian Revival Table, probably French, circa 1930's. Interest in all things Egyptian grew after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922. This Egyptian Revival table has an elegant...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Hand Cut Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930. Neoclassical Style.
Dimensions: Height 13 1/2" x Diameter 14 1/2"
CW5293
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1933 Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by Duncan & Scobbie
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver sugar caster, Birmingham, 1933 by Duncan & Scobbie (early mark). George V period, England. Classical Georgian taste. 4.0 troy oz.
6" h., 2.5" dia.
Whitehall Antiques...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Vintage Monumental 6 arm Brass Sconces from David Adler Residence
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage, monumental-sized polished brass sconces, each having 6 curlicue-shaped arms with faux candlesticks and stylized gathered arrowhead base.
USA, dating to 1920-194...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
R.GUINO (1890-1973): "Le Printemps"(The Spring), 1st edition terracotta c.1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Richard GUINO (1890-1973) : "Le Printemps" (The Spring)
First edition proof in terracotta.
Signed "GUINO" on the terrace and countersigned under the base "R. Guino, 7 rue Daguerre ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Sterling Silver Demitasse Coffee Set
Located in Summerland, CA
Elegant set of sterling silver cups and saucers with gold lined Lenox porcelain cup inserts. Cups are removable from the sterling cup holde...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Tole & Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of antique table lamps in brass with beautiful tole shades. They were made in England, and date from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, they have a go...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
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
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
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
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
1930s Italian Painted & Parcel Gilt Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Italian painted console w/ matching mirror. The console stands on four fluted legs and has a stone top. They are painted in a blue-green coloration. The paint is nicely worn ex...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
1930s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a stunning antique chandelier that has been professionally restored in Berlin. The chandelier has been meticulously re-wired and is now ready to be hung. Not a single cry...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, 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
1930's Neoclassic Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's neoclassic column shape bronze table lamps. In very good condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six lights. Great old patina. See measurements below.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1930s Railroad Brass Lantern Pendant Light 3 Candelabra Sockets
Located in New York, NY
1930s Railroad style brass pendant light. The unusual clear shade is hand blown glass. The fixture itself is made from brass and features three candelabra light sockets. Cleaned and ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron Table with Travertine Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Wrought Iron Table With Travertine Top.
Our French Neoclassical style hand forged wrought iron center table, dining table or garden ta...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Wedgwood Dark Blue Bell Shaped Jasperware Biscuit Barrel
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Wedgwood dark blue bell shaped jasperware biscuit barrel overall neoclassical motif with a silver plated lid and handle. Stamped Wedgwood on the und...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Bronze Neoclassical Style Oval Desktop Picture Frame
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Neoclassical Style Oval Desktop Picture Frame from circa the end of the 1930s.
This beautiful ornate oval frame is made of bronze and has a supporting leg on the back. ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet is a specialty item that is not nearly common enough! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, the casework includ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Table Lamp Brass and Opaline, circa 930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp in brass and opaline from the art deco period.
Very soft light
French circa 1930.
Good antique condition.
This can be re-wired and tested to USA or European and UK sta...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1930s Italian Neoclassical Style Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Italian carved pine round shaped pedestal table. The 60" round top sits on a fluted column. The wood is English pine and has a natural finish.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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