Neoclassical Seating
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
Pair of Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical style painted and parcel gilt armchairs crafted by Dennis and Leen, Los Angeles, CA. The chairs feature a square back with patinated brass finials on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as feather chairs the bespoke set has a custom lacquered finish. The frames were inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Seating group, France c. 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece seating group consisting of two armchairs (95 x 66 x 64 x 45 cm) and one large armchair (97 x 98 x 70 x 45 cm) made of mahogany. The group is covered with a green fabric....
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Neoclassical Style Curule Savonarola Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Curule Savonarola Wrought Iron Bench. Item features shapely curule/savonarola form base, wrought iron construction, distressed finish, very nice vintage it...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of Bar Stool Dining Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 Bar Stool Dining Chairs
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, coated with an exquisite aged pewt...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Red Chenille Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Red chenille upholstered chaise lounge, unmarked. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 29" H x 74" W x 40" D; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Chenille
1905 Liberty & Co Mahogany Spindle Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Ca 1905.
Liberty & Co
Made in Britain.
Gorgeous arts and crafts mahogany chairs.
Barrels shaped out of mahogany spindles with feet.
Striking statement and conversation pieces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of New York mahogany Klismos slip seat side chairs, 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of New York Klismos slip seat side chairs in mahogany and figured mahogany veneers. The chairs have a curved and figured veneer applied crest rail with scrolled edge over a curv...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany with Lyre Shaped Backsplats & Paw Feet
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Exquisite vintage Italian neoclassical painted settee. Stunning details include a carved musical motif of a lyre and trumpet on the front back and outside back, carved legs and finials. Large and deep enough to be a daybed for a smaller person.
Newly Custom Upholstered Down-filled Cushion in a Gorgeous Bow-tie Patterned Velvet Chenille with Matching Bolsters. Truly Beautiful & Unique Italian Antique Neoclassical...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Baltic, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three neoclassical dining chairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond shaped backrest. The chairs stand on square legs with H-shaped bracing. The seats are uphol...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of six Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Germany 1810-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs
Beautifully designed set of six Neoclassical chairs dating back to around 1810-30. The chairs come from Southwest Germany. The back has a very pretty o...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 27.25" an ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of three American upholstered seat mahogany side chairs, 1800-1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of three American mahogany upholstered seat side chairs on reeded sabre legs with flared feet. The London cabinetmakers book of this period describes a scroll back chair with a bell-shaped seat and sweeping Grecian front legs with a hollow below the cross banister. The description fits these chairs and identifies them as a popular model in New York, circa 1800-10. In these examples, the reeded upper rear leg posts frame a solid crest rail over a horizontal back rail & lower banister rail. The seat frames and corner blocks are tulip poplar with white pine medial brace and oak rear seat rail. Fragmented nailers were spliced with new poplar and mahogany surfaces were cleaned and finished in shellac. Seats have been reupholstered in a Scalamandre damask fabric...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Matched Pair of Neoclassical Style Walnut Armchairs, 20th Century France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Matched Pair of Neoclassical Style Walnut Armchairs, 20th Century France
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
André Arbus Style Pair of Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of carved walnut chairs with sweeping lines and delicate arm details, presented in their original condition. Refinishing & COM upholstery available upon request.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Outdoor Garden Bench Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Outdoor Garden Bench Pedestals. Item features 2 concrete double baluster pedestals for a garden be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cement
Three Neoclassical Armchairs, Baltic States, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three neoclassical armchairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond-shaped strutting in the backrest. The chairs stand on square tapered legs with H-shaped struts....
Category
Late 18th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair Of Eighteenth Century Venetian Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Transitional with a shaped arched upholstered back and seat raised on square tapered legs. Wonderful original painted surface with a light green and painted with floral sprays and gi...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Beautifully designed Neoclassical Armchair dating back to around 1820-30. The chair comes from southwest Germany, The back has a very pretty open work design with a hand-carved leave design. The armchair comes refinished and has a new upholstery and is covered with a very pretty black woven Jacquard fabric by JAB Anstoetz.
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Elm
4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful chairs, I feel like they have a crossover look from a Neo Classical design to Midcentury Modern. They are in wonderful condition stamped and marked as you can see in the p...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Canape ~ Sofa ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Canape ~ Sofa ~ Settee features a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatback and slightly trapezoidal seat shape, w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Country: France
Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Mohair
Style: ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Alpaca
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Checkered Sliper Chair with Jumbo Fringe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic slipper chair silhouette has been modernized with a jumbo check upholstery and jumbo fringe by Samuel and Sons. The silhouette is great in small spaces, an accent chair ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Cuba brown leather with button tufted backrest and a cushioned seat, raised on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 30" W x 28" D x 31"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six shiny gold dining chairs after Versace. The chairs feature thick gilt metal or gilded metal frames made in the neoclassical taste. The chair backs have greek colu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Tete a Tete, Pair Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron Tete a Tete - a pair of attached arm chairs with a small round glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style White Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench.
Item features a cast concrete design, 3 part constru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Neoclassical open arm chairs with carved white painted frames having gilt details. The oval chairbacks and seats are upholstered with French Aubusson tapestry, havi...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Eight Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Cherry Wood, Tuscany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight neoclassical dining chairs in the style of antique Klismos chairs with flared and straight tapered legs as well as high backs with curved s...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fine Viviana Upholstered Wing Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chair with an arched crest rail and shaped wings into rolled arms. Dark stained frame with carved square front legs ans square splayed back legs, with an H stretcher. With matchi...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Leather Bergeres with carved walnut frames. Upholstery tacks frame the edges. Creases in the seat cushions but not worn thru. Will try to have them recolored. Otherw...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Toile Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Tuxedo style loveseat sofa beautifully upholstered in a toile jacquard titled “L' Abreuvoir” or ‘The Drinking Trough’ designed by Jean-Baptiste...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Jacquard
Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze, scrolling arms, seven legs and carved rosettes. Celebrate the classical elegance w...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Roberto Cavalli Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six side chairs and two head chairs. The head chairs are upholstered in a Zebra-esque material. Chairs are signed by maker. Gently used condition. Upholstery in very good condition. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. The structure is in lacquered wood in yellow ocher, gold, and ivory white and feature carved wing motifs and fluted legs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Soft Gray Vanity Bench w/ Contemporary Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
The legs have a graceful, tapered profile. The sturdy construction includes side & central stretchers for support.
The custom painted finish is handpainted in layers of gray tones as...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of eight Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Italian Venetian Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Italian dining armchairs featuring a Venetian lacquered finish with neoclassical style acanthus decoration. The chair frames have a desirable aged and weathered p...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Black Painted Side Chairs with Woven Seats, Italy ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical Black Painted Side Chairs with Woven Seats, Italy circa 1790. These period chairs feature rounded tapered legs and a un...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair. Neoclassic Dining, Side, Accent Chairs Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical side, or dining chairs, constructed of metal with faux gilt decoration, and chic leopard print seat cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neoclassic style beechwood armchairs, circa 1930s. The back with a black incised crest rail and ebonized spindles, an upholstered seat, down swept arms resting on vase shaped...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Beech
American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 American Upholstered Dining Chairs, the set consisting of two arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Wrap yourself in luxury while at the dining table, with these beautiful Americ...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rod-Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Rod-back windsor side chair with a square-shape back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed legs and stretchers in ash. Shaped seat in elm....
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table Attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach. Classic design, Quality casting, super stylized. Not certain if wood top is original.Wood be amazing marble or s...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs are the perfect choice for cozy seating groups, bedrooms, or anywhere a surprisingly comfortable seat with...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Eichholtz Hermes Manner Boudoir Chair & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Eichholtz Hermes manner boudoir chair and ottoman stool upholstered in tufted gray wool, mounted with silver-tone metal grommets and equestrian bit to r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Modenese Gastone, Greenapple, and GF Modern. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,861.
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