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
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
Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Neoclassical Style 1850s Gray Painted and Carved Armchairs with Guilloches, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style wooden armchairs from circa 1850 with carved guilloche friezes, Classic light gray painted finish and carved finials. These exquisite Swedish Neo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
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 Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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 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
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
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
Italian Neoclassical Style age painted and parcel gilt arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The unique painted finish with a touch of gild makes this pair
Special. The rectangular back with hand carved molding and
Inset upholstered back transitions into gracefully sloping a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Duistt Wormley Cane and Brass Armchairs & Footstool, Set of 2
By Duistt
Located in London, GB
Designed by DUISTT and handcrafted in Portugal, the Wormley chair and footstool is inspired by the Edward Wormley Captain's chair from 1950s American m...
Category
2010s Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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
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
Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic Piedmontese Silver Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Italian neoclassic (18/19th century) Piedmontese silver giltwood armchairs with a fluted arched back, concave scroll arms, the back and seat upholstered in a gray two-tone t...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) armchairs with curved upper backrests followed by 2 fluted X-stretchers, and scroll arms, with padded seats upholstered in black lea...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Scarlet Armchair Wool Bouclé Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
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 Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair of chairs with unusual shaped backs and seats. With blue paint, gilding and Etruscan painted decoration. Raised on square tapered legs....
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Scarlet Armchair DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
French Restoration Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The tub-form padded back covered in a herringbone rainbow silk jacquard with reeded gilt crest rail terminating in scrolls and issuing two Downs-swept arms with gilt reeding and foli...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition.
Measurements are 23"W x 18"D x 33"H. Seat height is 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Grey Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
Wrought Iron Deep Seated Lounge Chairs-A Set of 4
Located in Cumberland, RI
Wrought iron deep seated lounge chairs-a set of 4
In stock and ready to ship are a set of 4 generously seated wrought iron arm chairs. These rock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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
GREGSON Mid 20th Century Black Vinyl Office Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Traditional style office side chair by Gregson Manufacturing, of Liberty, North Carolina, USA. Solid walnut frame with black faux leather (...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four 19th Century French Walnut Carved Neoclassical Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic set of four French neoclassical walnut armchairs dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with carved splat, back and arms, fluted legs and new upholstery. Handmade in France during the first quarter of the 19th century, each of this set of four museum quality chairs...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Pair of Armchairs by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful variation from a set commissioned in 1945 by Georges Fontaine, administrator of the Mobilier national, for the layout of Jacques Jaujard'...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Armchairs with Carved Swan Head Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stately pair of armchairs covered in navy suede with carved swan head arms.
The front legs have a ball and claw carved foot.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
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
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted Italian armchairs in Neoclassical style having gilt detail, a rounded back, upholstered seat and curvaceous arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs made by Salvatore Leone for Thonet in Modena, Italy. Rare pair of armchairs featuring a transitional style with a turned wood back support and iconic Thonet "Cafe Daum...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
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
Pair of Russian Mid 19th Century Neoclassical St. Mahogany & Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Russian mid 19th century neo-classical st. Mahogany and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegantly curved legs with beautiful g...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Hand Painted & Gilt Italian Regency Armchairs in Silk; a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 19th Regency upholstered armchairs with finely carved decoration featuring ebony & gilt finish over hand carved details.
The back an...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Silk
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Upholstered Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style upholstered dining armchairs by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
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
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Fauteuils by Michael Taylor Designs In
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale comfortable chairs with overall carved and gilt frames. The crest rails with scrolled flower centers and canted ends. Ribbed ribbon twist arms with leafy ends, the seat r...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Grand Pair of Northern European Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Northern European mahogany and bronze mounted Neoclassical armchairs of great scale and design, early 19th Century and in the Neo-Grecian manner, the slightly scrolled back o...
Category
1830s European Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Pair of Neoclassic Style Armchairs, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical style armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of accent chairs from Italy are each carved with n...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1900s Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of finely carved 1900s. Possibly late 19th Century. Giltwood armchairs. Possibly English, but most likely Italian. Upholstery is new. Fabric is high end designer in an Asian mot...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, antique pair of French arm chairs in the neoclassical style.
Each chair consists of an elegantly carved wood frame with a distressed paint finish and new linen upholstery....
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
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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