Neoclassical Metal Benches
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Benches
Metal
2010s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Steel
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Bronze
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Antique 1840s Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas
Brass, Ormolu
1990s American Classical Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Metal
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Metal
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
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A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture
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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Finding the Right Benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.