Neoclassical Chairs
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
Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Classical in form, with gorgeous detail, these upholstered seats are well-made and in great condition!!
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Category
1780s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of seven Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs and one armchair on high, elegant square tapered legs with thread inlays. The rear legs are slightly flared and, together with the rounded backrests, give th...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volutes on the sides, painted motifs on the upper rail and a gilded trellis. This open back flows seamlessly into the rear legs. The seat has been reupholstered with a sturdy cotton double welt fabric. Each seat is raised on a simple apron resting on four saber legs, adorned with additional foliage motifs, which create a perfect continuity with the upper rail and side posts. With their elegant Neoclassical lines, subtle painted décor and light color palette, this set of four Italian music...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Hitchcock style Ebonized Side Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Denton, TX
Late 20th century Hitchcock style chairs. These are ebonized then hand stenciled with a Neo Classicial design. Very sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great ...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage French Pair of Boucle Lounge Chairs in excellent condition
Located in Boise, ID
A beautiful pair of Boucle Lounge chairs. They rest on a brass base and feature low armrests, ample seat cushions and offer incredible back support. Truly comfortable and effortlessl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new animal print upholstery. Straight clean lines to the three slatted backs with beautiful draping garlands across the c...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs by Pennsylvania House edited by Fantoni, 1970s
Located in Koper, SI
This chairs are made from solid cherry wood with a transparent glossy finish, and belong to the American Homestead Collection by Pennsylvania House ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New laminate over silk blend upholstery with a Chinoise...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th C. Continental Side Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th Century Continental diminutive Side Chair in Fruitwood, upholstered in Vintage African Kuba Cloth.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Campanino Chiavari chair in black lacquered walnut, designed by Gaetano Descalzi and produced by Fratelli Levaggi, this edition dates back to...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, two associated, one in the French Louis XVI taste with carved crest rail above an upholstered back with down swept acanthus carved arms a...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair
Mahogany,
Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support,
Square seat, saber feet.
England or Northern Europe,
mid or late 19th century
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the Klismos chair...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th century desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century desk chair in original vintage condition.
Category
19th Century Slovak Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Green and White Deluxe Chair by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Created by the skilled craftsmen of Modenese Gastone Interiors, this dining chair, part of the Deluxe collection, presents a curved wooden structure with white finish, silver leaf ap...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet
The pair having plush padded seat and back rests framed in a twine multicolor welt with matching cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful aged French leather and walnut neoclassical desk or boudoir dressing table chair, in original leather with lovely brass tacking and stunning bronze jabots, with an acanthus...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sedia con braccioli in legno di noce risalente all'inizio del 1900
Located in MIlano, IT
Sedia interamente in legno di noce con braccioli lavorati, così come la seduta e lo schienale.
Risalente all'inizio del 1900.
Buone condizioni, qualche segno del tempo.
Misure in cm ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, South German 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Neoclassical Chairs, Germany 1810-20: Exquisite Design with Palmette Motif
Discover the elegance of the past with this stunning pair of Neoclassical chairs, hailing from Ger...
Category
1810s German Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Baker Furniture Vintage Cane and Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s pecan wood open armchair having a cane seat above x form cross stretchers by Baker Knapp and Tubbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Faux Bamboo
Neoclassical Style Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style walnut armchair with velvet seat.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Italian Modern Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Modern Neoclassical style brass Chiavari chair. This stunning Italian Chiavari chair is newly upholstered in a lovely white mohair fabric. Our Italian brass chair is ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Neoclassical Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of neoclassical klismos style mahogany dining chairs by Henredon. The set features a dramatic dark polished finish near ebony in c...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek to contrast with the curves of the interior of the arm and back, which provide a tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Painted and Giltwood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Venetian giltwood and painted armchair. Newly upholstered and is strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats.
Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Pair of Baker Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and handsome pair of baker neoclassical style occasional chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru velvet with black grosgrain detai...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Paint
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's.
The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking a...
Category
1830s English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Egyptian Style Winged Neoclassical Giltwood Arm Chair with Cheetah Velvet, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each.
Egyptian Style Winged neoclassical cream and gold giltwood armchair w cheetah velvet. Featuring dramatic giltwood arms and was freshly upholstered in Clarence House ch...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Cerused Wingback Chair with Celadon Cut Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! The cerused finish is original as is the celadon cut velvet. The velvet is vintage and shows moderate wear. Patina! It is unmarked. Arm; 27.5 Seat; 20”. I am ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs,
Set of Six,
Most likely Connecticut,
Circa 1840
The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
CASA BIQUE White Tessellated Marble Neoclassical Side Chairs - Pair
By Casa Bique
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of neoclassical style side chairs by Casa Bique, of Thomasville, North Carolina, USA. Solid wood frame with tessellated white marble veneers, high backs, pink velvet like fabr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Marble
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs with Cast Bronze Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so elegant! This is a pair of late 19th century Italian neo-classical style arm chairs. The frame is a carved mahogany with peg construction. The grey linen blend upholster...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new Correggio silk fabric.
"Nana" chair slightly smaller than "Poppa" chair measuremen...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Empire Style Curule Leg Ebonized Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Empire style curule leg armchair featuring an ebonized lacquer finish. Decorated with neoclassical gilt embellishments depicting mermaids and mythi...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Linen
Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of Six
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Dining Chairs Ellipse Upholstered Red Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering.
Two-tones wood frame.
By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Neoclassical chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, GF Modern, Modenese Gastone, and Chiavari. 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 chairs 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 $28,500 while the average work can sell for $3,245.
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