Neoclassical Armchairs
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
Number in Set: Set of 5
Blue Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Chateau Blue leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Cuba Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Cuba Brown leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Black Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Onyx Black leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Traditional Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage Cuba Brown leather and crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather.
Dimensions: 31" W x 38" D x 38" H
Seat 18" W x 21" D x 17" H
Arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Onyx Black leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Chateau Blue leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Traditional Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This classic chair is upholstered in classic Chateau Blue leather and crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather.
Dimensions: 31" W x 38" D x 38" H
Seat 18" W x 21" D x 17" H
Arm 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Traditional Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This classic chair is upholstered in our classic Onyx Black leather and crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather.
Dimensions: 31" W x 38" D x 38" H
Seat 18" W x 21" D x 17" H
Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Havana Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in brown leather, its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a tufted and upholstered backrest and cushion, with brass nailhead trim details raised on traditional square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 33" W x 34" D x 39"
Seat - 18.5" H
Arm - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sparta Armchair
Located in London, GB
A bold and sensual chair that is voluminous in scale. Pronounced by its prominent bolster arms and curved covered seat and back.
Available in mohair velvet, cotton velvet, alpaca wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
American West Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With brown traditional top grain Vintage Havana leather, with high classic wingback backrest and boxed cushion seat raised on tapered legs.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details.
Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H
Seat - 19" H
Arm - 25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Paradise Ossa Armchair
Located in București, RO
Paradise Ossa Armchair
Introducing our luxury Paradise Ossa Armchair from the Mas A Tierra collection. It features plush velvet upholstery and beautiful wood legs. This exceptional d...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair Camel Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A French Neoclassical style ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Armchair Attributed to Horrix with Victor & Rolf Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...
Category
1870s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Art Deco Scarlet Armchair DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Scarlet Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Scarlet puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Lacquer
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Grey Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is upholstered in grey velvet and it exudes luxury and perfection. The oval base, legs and backrest in solid American Oak with charcoal stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Velvet
Traditional Brown Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional brown leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Loveseat Lisboa Sofa Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The sofa is upholstered in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Updated Modern Classic Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Updated Modern classic wingchair, covered in linen to make it neutral and easily placed in any environment. The real drama comes into focus when viewing the exposed ash construction ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather armchair with top-grain Havane brown color leather, with padded cushion and backrest, large nailhead details and square tapered legs....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom bobbin chair, as shown as armchair. Can also be made as a side chair. Can be made with a caned seat or an upholstered seat. Custom finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
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.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style Cuba brown leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Traditional Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional leather swivel chair accented with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage cigar leather and crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Royal Classic Blue Armchair in Damask and Walnut Finish by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Excellency could not go further than this special collection of the noble blue living room furniture set. The curve shape seat is inviting an...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Classic Mahogany Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic mahogany dining armchair, the flame mahogany veneered bar top rail and solid splat above an upholstered seat, on square tapering legs.
Dimensions: 23" W x 24.75" D x 37" H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Armchair Versailles, Capitonné Backrest, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Gilded Armchair in Ivory Capitonne and Lion Carvings
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury capitonne armchair with unique lion foot carved design. The seats are in mixed fabric and leather pattern. The capitonne upholstering is elegant in shape but yet very comforta...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Classic Capitonne Armchair in Ivory Velvet Fabric by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Comfort and uniqueness can be found in most of Modenese's furniture, but this armchair will give you a little extra comfiness with the special inner support inside, a special velvet ...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Leather, Modern Copa Armchair
Located in New York, NY
This original Copa armchair offer the most comfort and a warm hospitality. Standing out for its versatility and adaptability to the space, it always upholds extraordinary comfort as ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5637
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden frame improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
On the backrest and on the sitting pillows...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
High-End Gilded Two Seater Beige Sofa by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bright up and indulge your living space with this beige & gold bespoke sofa of two seats. A classic shape is enhanced with clean neutral tone, pleated texture, capitonné back and a plush seat cushion. Accompanied with the elegant matching gold damask fabric on over the seat and upholstered around the back of the sofa. Splendidly standing on the specially gilded lion sofa...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5937
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Soft Classic Italian Capitone Armchair in Ivory and Gold Leaf Lacquer Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Marvelous grey satin armchair with capitone buttons. This seating features a wooden structure decorated in ivory and gold leaf lacquer finish. Modenese Gastone represents the appropr...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf, Silver, Gold Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5910
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden frame improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
On the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6244
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6637
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6437
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest that enhances the comfort.
The wooden carved legs improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Metal Base Neoclassic, 6737
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6344
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden frame improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
Finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
12 Italian Neo-Classic Wooden Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Italian Neoclassic-style gilt wood arm chairs with a round back with a carved circle design & upholstered tan leather seats.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Swedish Neoclassic Style Painted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish Neoclassic style painted Armchair, with a caned barrel back accented with carved Vitruvian scrolls, a tight seat upholstered in performance Belgian linen sits on exquisite fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Neoclassical armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, GF Modern, Greenapple, and Modenese Gastone. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $88,000 while the average work can sell for $4,800.
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