Neoclassical Stools
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
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Klismos Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency style 'Klismos' stools or benches, upholstered in John Boyd Textiles horsehair fabric.
Why we like them
These super smart Klismos stools are inspired by ancient Gr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Salterini Amalfi Style Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four iron counter height barstools made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini mid-century modern designs. The Amalfi stools have an iconic...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Neoclassical Style Aluminum Lattice Seat Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of three wrought aluminum barstools featuring a neoclassical style lattice strap seat. Made in the midcentury style of Mario Papperzini and John Salterini. The aluminum ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period.
Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covere...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted stool from circa 1920 with circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron and fluted legs. This French 1920s stool, with its circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron, and fluted legs, beautifully encapsulates the grace and refined aesthetics of the Neoclassical period.
The stool features a circular seat, upholstered for comfort, creating an inviting and elegant spot for seating. The guilloche carved apron below the seat is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, showcasing intricate patterns that evoke classical artistry. The fluted legs, a hallmark of Neoclassical design, add a sense of architectural elegance and stability to the stool. Carved rosettes on the knees of the legs provide a decorative flourish, enhancing the stool's overall visual appeal.
The painted finish exhibits a nicely weathered appearance, adding a layer of history and character. This distressed look not only contributes to the stool's charm but also highlights the textural details of the carving.
In a modern home, this French Neoclassical stool...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gilt Painted Neoclassical Style Stools by William Switzer- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of carved wood stools hand painted in crackle paint and gilt detailing. The stools are a neoclassical style with newer fabric. The feet are balls painted in gilt.
Furniture can...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Casual Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
In an antique brown leather, the round stool is an ideal stool to set aside the bed, a chair, or sofa.
Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 18" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Leather
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair Of American Classical Mahogany Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat raised on a reverse scroll carved base. Both sides finished.
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century, Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Stools
Located in IT
20th century, pair of neoclassical Italian carved Lacquered gilt wood stools
Measurements: cm W 65 x D 43.5 x H 72. Seat height with cushion 59 cm; seat height without cushion 44 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Swivel Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four patio and garden swivel bar height barstools constructed from cast aluminum. The stools feature an intentionally aged and faded patina on the soft finish. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman Eucalyptus Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in high standard Italian beige leat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century.
Solid beech, partly ebonized. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Newly upholstered and covered with...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools
Italian, c. 1840
Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm
This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four 19th Century Upholstered Walnut X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Set of four 19th century upholstered walnut X-frame stools
Italian, c. 1840
Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm
Wonderfully made in Italy in around 1840, this set of four X-frame ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Neoclassical Style Walnut Stool with Brass Inlay & Oval Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Style Walnut Stool with Brass Inlay & Oval Upholstered Seat, Early 20th Century
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Style X-Form Walnut Benches Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of x-form curule benches or stools made in the neoclassical style by Century Furniture. The stools are crafted from a rich, walnut frame with reeded legs having carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
CASA BIQUE Green/Black Tessellated Marble Neoclassical Vanity Bench
By Casa Bique
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style vanity bench by Casa Bique, of Thomasville, North Carolina, USA. Solid wood frame with tessellated green/black marble veneers, pink velvet like fabric upholstere...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Stool, Mahogany, Paw Feet, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large antique stool in Mahogany with Paw Feet from the mid 19th century.
Mahogany solid wood. Four ebonized carved paw feet. Restored, hand polishe...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Canvas and Leather Strap Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A canvas and leather strap ottoman with nailhead trim accents. The classic cube design makes it a perfect transitional piece of furniture to use ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Leather, Canvas
19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches
Located in IT
19th Century, six Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches.
Measures: 4 stools: D 46.5 x W 46.5 x H 51 cm
2 benches: D 46.5 x W 82 x H 51 cm
...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood
Walnut Small Bench or Stool, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sidewalk. Walnut wood. Century XVIII.
Rectangular board stool with smooth molding on the edge and turned legs in the shape of balusters, which are secu...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Other
American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar pedestal with trefoil platform base on turned and suppressed bun feet. Rosewood an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine
Greek Key Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key frieze, supported by eight fine tapered and fluted legs. Fini...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts.
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
XXth Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Lacquered Wood Stools
Located in IT
This gorgeous pair of stools was made in Piedmont (northern Italy) in the early twentieth century in Neoclassical style. Their structure is in carved wood and lacquered in shades of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Curule Walnut Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant Neoclassical Italian bench, circa 1815, with a curulean frame and coral suede upholstery was made in the early 19th Century. A rel...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The heavy stool has a square form decorated with a subtle...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Pair of Neoclassical Style 19th Century Painted Stools with Red Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style painted wood stools from the 19th century, with fluted legs, carved rosettes and red upholstery. Created during the 19th century, each of this pair of Ne...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
An elegant Italian neoclassical X-form stool painted Ivory and decorated with giltwood floral and vegetal ornaments. The stool has upholstered seat covered in paisley design fabric.
...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood
Ivory and Grey Bar Stool by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Lavish neoclassical bar stool in bright ivory finish and antiqued polishing with grey fabric upholstery both in the seating and in the backrest, featuring a golden metal round frame. This seating element, which goes best with the Modenese Home Bar set...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Red and White Bar Stool by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant victorian bar stool in bright ivory finish and antiqued polishing with red satin upholstery and golden metal round frame. This seating elem...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Stool with Fluted Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood stool from the 19th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this Neoclassical style stool fe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Silver Leaf Stool in Dark Blue Fabric by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This elegant stool features a solid carved wood frame, premium fabric dark blue upholstered seats, cabriole legs in silver wood finish and a wooden round...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches.
Cherry wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late 18th-early 19th century Gustavian stool or tabouret. The stool retains its original chalk-white painted surface with gilt details with a beautiful natural and desirable patina. The stool is newly upholstered in a Clarence House velvet...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Stool with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6112
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bar stool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Stools
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved giltwood stools
The fine pair of neoclassical stools, made in Sicily (Italy) in the second half of the 18th century, consists of ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Silk
Armchair by ES and Stool Neoclassical 18th Century Sweden Gilded and Green
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century in Sweden. Attributed to the royal chair maker Ephraim Stahl. Gilt wood with green details. Upholstered in a Pierre Frey.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Giltwood
French Modern Neoclassical Mahogany and Suede Tri-Corner Stools, Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of french Directoire period stools / benches with stunning tapered legs that are partially cantilevered over the frame and a rare three leg and three corner structure.
...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Mahogany
2 Swedish Neoclassic Birch and Silk Stools
Located in New York, NY
2 Swedish Neoclassic style parcel gilt & patinated birch stools with a gold damask silk upholstered seat above laurel leaf headed legs joined by a turned H stretcher (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Silk, Birch
Custom Made Neoclassical Style Metal Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This neoclassical style metal bench or stool with two curves and stretcher in between can be used for various seating purposes or at the foot of a bed. The base topped with a piece o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Stools with Circular Side Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian neoclassical style fruitwood stools from the early 20th century, with tapered legs, carved apron, circular side stretchers and new upholstery. Born in Italy during ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Stool Neoclassical, "Hetch Style", Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stool in mahogany, neoclassical, "Hetch style".
Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1830.
Reupholstered with fabric from Dedar.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Late 18th Century Oval Stools with Upholstered Seat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical period oval stools from the 18th century with white-painted bodies, parcel-gilt accents and upholstered seats. Born in the later years of the 18th cent...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Neopolitan Style Italian Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Italian stool dates to the 1990s and is hand carved and hand painted, with swagged fabric and stylized lions leg and paws. The woven fabric is a Renaissance mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian, three-legged, neoclassical stools.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Stools
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical stools.
Solid rosewood with fine carved details.
Full professional restoration by Karl Kemp Antiques.
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Neoclassic Style Upholstered Stool
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassic style (circa 1925) parcel gilt & cream painted stool with close buttoned upholstered square seat on cabriole legs with acanthus brackets.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, GF Modern, Greenapple, and Carpanese Home Italia. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $594 and tops out at $34,502 while the average work can sell for $3,421.
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