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.
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
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly historical and ancient Caduceus symbol features well carved wings and the two Classic intert...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Neoclassical Plathea Chair Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Neoclassical Plathea Chair Dark Blue Velvet Beech Polished Brass Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Plathea creates an elegant, classic comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Polychrome Neoclassical Chair with New Cushion
Located in Wilton, CT
1950s polychrome chair in the style of neoclassical Italian 18th Century chairs. The brand new cushion was upholstered to play off the original paint colors. Wonderfully decorative. ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Germany 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This pair of Neoclassical chairs dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. They have a very pretty backrest, with an open work decor. Additionally, they are embellished with m...
Category
1810s German Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of White Lacquered "Curulle" Chairs Att. Poillerat, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white lacquered wrought iron "Curulle" chairs attibuted to Poillerat. France, 1950's. Brass "Bobeches" on top of each side of back rest. Interesting intricate wrought iron "f...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Steel Windsor Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Windsor chair in steel, circa 1930, manufactured by Simmons Furniture Company. Chair has been professionally re-painted in a battleship gray paint. We can have this chair re-painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Continental Diminutive Side Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century continental diminutive side chair in Fruitwood, upholstered seat cushion in vintage African Kuba Cloth.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining the grace and lines of this c...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Wrapped Metal, Rams Heads, European, Gustavian
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Gustavian or Neoclassical side chairs can be used in any room. Each having fully metal wrapped frames with Finely carved rams heads on the back rests. The finely wrapped meta...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Classic style of chair. Can b...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Wrought Iron and Brass Curule Chairs, 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
Four wrought iron metal mesh classical style curule form chairs ( three side chairs and one armchair ) with brass urn finials at top posts in overall nicely aged original surface. Lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Outstanding large pair of antique Italian walnut armchairs or fauteuils from Tuscany taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white velvet. These stunning grand...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six Super Light Chiavarina Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Wicker Seat, Italy, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Six super light 'Chiavarina' dining chairs in black lacquered beech, cherry or maple wood with original braided wicker seat. This chair, model 'Campanino' was created by Giuseppe Gae...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Modern Classic Elizabeth I Armchair in Carved Wood and Patinated Fine Gold Leaf
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
This is one of the most premium armchairs of Bessa´s collection. Worthy of the grandeur of an empire, it is made with the most premium fabrics on the market, admirably h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Pair of Gilt Iron Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of klismos chairs designed by Ched Berenguer-Topacio. The sinuous chairs feature a wrought iron frame with a large curved tablet back embellished with gold leaf squares...
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th century white and green armchairs. Pair of beautiful armchairs made in Sweden during the transition of 18th and 19th century. White painted with green ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Chair, Elisabeth II of Spain Style, Wood, Textile, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and polychrome wooden chair with cabriolet legs and openwork backrest which has been decorated with a symmetrical composition of Rococo influence in some details and Neoclassi...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Lacquered Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of beautiful armchairs having a modern neoclassical style.
Chairs have an almost monochromatic design with the bone toned lacquer and similar fabric. A touch of modern has be...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fine Neoclassical Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair.
Mahogany with carved details.
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Dark Walnut Dining Chair with Armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, IT
High-end palaces need high-end furniture, and the mission of Modenese Gastone Interiors is to serve this purpose. This majestic shiny dining chair with armrests presents a dark walnu...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rococo Dining Chair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, IT
A glimpse to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving woo...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seven Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Chairs, Milan circa 1820
Located in Milano, IT
Group of seven chairs
Milan, first quarter of the 19th century
Carved walnut wood, lacquered in gray green and cream and partially gilded
They measure:
height 36.61 in (18.11 in ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 detailing. These vintage baker ebonized...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Tiger & Burl Oak Bar Height Barstools by EMERSON ET CIE - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height Neoclassical style barstools by Emerson et Cie, of High Point, North Carolina, USA. Tiger & burl oak backrests, salmon colored fabric with gold fireflys upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professionally upholstered in a Champagne Donghia...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post details i...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in great condition and has wonderful form. It has been well love and used.The wear is...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Pine
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. Gilding over original gil...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin chair with caned seat. These chairs are made in Alder with a variety of finishes. Can be made with a caned seat or with an upholstered seat.
Bench made in Los Angeles ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very attractive early 20th Century hand carved French Neoclassic / Empire Style X-Form Bench with lightly distressed finish, dramatic whimsical form rolled arms, and beautiful hand c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Antique Painted Curule Armchairs in the style of Jean-Joseph Chapuis
Located in London, GB
A very decorative pair of open armchairs of Curule form, parcel-gilt and black painted to simulate patinated bronze, after a design attributed to Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765–1864).
Cir...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast leather on the outside back and...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Chair by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclasssical style metal chair by Palladio. This stunning versatile chair is the perfect entrance hall chair, side chair, vanity chair, dressing room chair, or desk. Newly u...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 volute...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four German Neoclassical Late 18th Century Side Chairs, David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This attractive set of chairs is made in the style of late German classicism and they were probably made in the workshop or the immediate circle of the famous cabinetmaker David Roen...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of mahogany chairs circa 1810 on balustered front legs and slightly flared back legs. The backs each display a laurel wreath. Stamped Jacob D, R. Meslee.
Category
1810s French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1860s Antique Neoclassical Robert Wood Cast Iron Chairs, a Pair
Located in Elloree, SC
Own an authentic pair of antique Neoclassical style garden armchairs attributed to the Robert Wood Foundry. Original white painted finish on cast iron. Philadelphia, c. 1860s.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with upholstered silk cushions....
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen; Hollywood Regency; neoclassical; Emperor chair; Chrome; Leathers; Eclectic interior;
“Savonarola” Emperor chair by Maison Jansen was made in the 1970s. Luxury Mais...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Chrome
18th C. Pair of Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Grand Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Armchairs. These gracefully designed chairs are supported by two tapered square back legs and two carved rosettes abov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 "FERN & BLACKBERRY" Cast Iron Garden Seats, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary "FERN & BLACKBERRY" cast iron garden seats stamped on the back FS. The pattern originated in the Coalbrookdale Company Firms catalogue in 1875.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish black neoclassical, 19th century, Sweden. An armchair made in Sweden during the 19th century in the neoclassical style. Black painted in a mat black with silver colo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Neoclassical Style Klismos Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A large scale Italian neoclassical chair finely crafted in ebony and pau marfim veneers. Extraordinary details include a frieze of seven classical figures with floral and foliage det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive pair of steel and gilt metal side chairs with black leather seats. Sold in pairs. Four available.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Steel
Neoclassical Style Klismos Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A large scale Italian neoclassical chair finely crafted in ebony and pau marfim veneers. Extraordinary details include a frieze of seven classical figures with floral and foliage det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam
Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Set of Ten French Maison Jansen Queen Anne Style Chairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Unique set of ten green lacquered dining chairs made by Maison Jansen in the 1940s from the chinoiserie revival period of the early 20th century. The English Queen Anne style chairs ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm. Ebonized graceful slightly splayed...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of carved and inlaid fruitwood Italian neoclassical side chairs with carved wood details throughout and tapered legs. Newly upholstered in caramel silk velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
19th C Extended Scroll Arm Windsor Arm Chairs. Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Set of Eight 19th C Extended Scroll Arm Windsor Chairs. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chairs are slightly different.
35 H x 21.5 W x 17.5 D x 17 Seat H
35.5 H x 22 W x 1...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 18th century Italian painted and carved neoclassical armchairs
Carved and paint decorated all over, top rail with center profile bust medallion, serpentine arms, twist arm...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fraternal Three Seat Bench Throne
Located in Aurora, OR
Salvaged out from an east coast fraternal lodge, this piece exudes a certain gravitas in its resolute and imposing form. Columnar accents and some restrained accent molding are the o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Oak
Armchair According to Francois Linke Is Covered with Malachite
Located in Warsaw, PL
Armchair according to Francois Linke is covered with malachite stone. All decorative applications with 2 dolfins are made of chiseled brass plated with 24 carats gold. Covered with v...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
John Dickinson Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson
chairs for Carlene Safdie, pair
USA, 1974.
Measures: 27 W × 27 D × 38 H in
Skirt.
These chairs were custom designed for Carlene Safdie, Dickinson’s longtime pat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs.
Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs.
New light violet silk upholstery.
Similar c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
