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: Single Piece
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair.
The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Pair of Vintage Red Tufted Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage Chesterfield style arm chairs feature vintage red leather upholstery, tufted seat backs, and hardwood arms and base.
Dimensions: 25w 26d 35h 20sh 25ah
Conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-me...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather + Bronze Pompeii Armchair by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Pompeii’ black leather and bronze armchair designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. This Neoclassical chair features a sculptural sloped bronze backrest, curved legs, an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous and rare carved and painted Neo-Classical style chair. Upholstered in 1958 in Fortuny. An exceptional piece!!
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and seashell motif
By Molla
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 1950's Patio Set by Molly of Italy.
5 piece set
Molla's vintage outdoor furniture designs are timeless.
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
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
Italian, Naples, Neoclassic Period Pair of Carved Fruitwood Poltrone, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chairs having flared backrests with slightly concave tops, the flare continuing at the rear block legs, the elaborately shaped and carved arms resting on square frames raised on ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Maison JANSEN (attributed to) neo-classical velvet armchair circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison JANSEN (attributed to) neo-classical velvet armchair circa 1940/1950
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Northern European Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th mahogany neoclassical armchair, possibly designed by Carl Freidrich Schinkel, the crest rail with carved griffin, the arms having carved and faux patinated bronze eag...
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt Armchair after Thomas Chippendale - Two Available
Located in London, GB
An exceptional George III style giltwood armchair, after one of Thomas Chippendale's most beautiful models. Two armchairs available - select quantity 2 to purchase both armchairs.
E...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair
Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK.
Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Connecti...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Maple
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
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
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered seat Add this beautiful piece to any décor. The perfect desk chair or accent in an ent...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Pair of Neo Classical Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Northern European neo classical style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, circa 1970's. With scroll shaped crest rail, serpentine shaped back as seen from sides upholstere...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Wood Side Chair/ Pink Yellow/ Gold Textile
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Vintage Neoclassical Style Side Chair/ Armchair. Pink/ Yellow and Gold Textile
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Oscar de la Renta Home Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Style Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar de la Renta Home by Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Cream Painted Armchair. Circa Late 20th Century
Measurements: 4...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Gilt Klismos Chair by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand neoclassical greco-roman style klismos chair lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The sculptural chair features a large round tablet back decorated with a...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Annibale Colombo Classic Style Leather Armchair
Located in Schagen, NL
Elegant Italian armchair which was manufactured by the famous Annibale Colombo. The chair features a Cherrywood base, a Cognac colored leather seating, back and armrests and details ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Blue Velvet Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs standing on four straight fluted legs. The chairs have been bleached and refinished. The armchairs are also newly upholstered in a steel blue...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Velvet
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled leather seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair Camel Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
Hendrix Allardyce Neoclassical Venetian Style Painted Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary hand-carved library armchair designed by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. Crafted in the Venetian taste with neoclassical motifs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Italian, Toscana, Shaped & Carved Walnut Open Armchair, Rush Seat, late 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a barrel shaped backrest, the splat with open carving and the top with a detailed carved rosette, the arms splaying slightly outward and raised on curved supports, having a ru...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Needlepoint Upholstered Chair & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Vintage arm chair and ottoman pouf stool in polychrome needlepoint upholstery with floral and figural design, with stud details.
Dealer:...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Elm
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Beech
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
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
A unique pair of late 19th century Danish ebonized and parcel gilt showframe armchairs with tub backs and swan head armrests , This Danish tub chairs ...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Mahogany Gilt Decorated Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted heavy mahogany armchair with the classic crest rail with scrolled ends with rosettes, and decorated with a gilt Greek key band. The scrolled arms with rosettes on the ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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
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
Art Deco Scarlet Armchair Wool Bouclé Gold Leaf 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.
The sumptuous upholstery in gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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
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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