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
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original conditio...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,554
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, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry And Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An 18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry Satinwood inlays And Upholstered Armchair. Frame in good antique condition. Need new upholstery. We can have it Reupholstered to suit you...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
$2,026 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Low, deep, and wide, this pair of armchairs is exceptionally comfortable, and the gold and black color scheme is very dramatic. What’s most distinctive about them from a design point...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
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
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet
$16,000 / set
Early 19th Century armchairs
Located in SE
A pair of armchairs made in France about 1810. The armchairs have Egyptian heads carved on their armrest and at the foot end lion feets. There are four equal chairs, it is possible t...
Category
1810s French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,053 / set
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
$4,596 / item
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of carved fruitwood armchairs from England in the neoclassical style. The carvings have an urn with overflowing flowers and vines. The chairs are upholstered in silk w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,360 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair.
Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown painted and Metal Silver leaf stretcher legs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,047 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Italian Carved And Painted Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Carved and Painted and Armchair. Fauteuil features finely carved wood on the frame. Backrest has a carved crest featuring a male head in profile withi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Venetian Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Venetian armchairs. Newly-upholstered in designer fabric. Heavy for their size. Comfortable.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$7,850 / set
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
$3,195 / set
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of antique 17th century neoclassical style armchairs with original walnut finish (restored condition). Inside back, seat and arms uphol...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,000 / set
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, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pair of French Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of small French walnut armchairs with down cushions. Chairs will most likely need to be re-upholstered.
These chairs a very pleasing shape and style.
Sturdy and sound.
France...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,600 / set
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface. The condition is very good and sturdy with a fine aged patina.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Pine
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Heritage Armchair American
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American Heritage vintage armchair. Handcarved details, gold wash finish, beautiful floral fabric. Slight pink paint loss in front, -as it is a vintage piece in great condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Period Walnut Armchair with Fluted Tapering Legs, Italy, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical period walnut armchair with fluted tapering legs, Italy ca. 1790.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered feet at the with giltwood bands, Fine l...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of armchairs features high, rounded backrests and C-shaped armrests. They stand on octagonal legs with leaf capitals and bases as well as sabre legs. The intricat...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
$24,000 / set
Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
By Swaim
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair. Constructed of lacquered steel and brass with new green leather cushion. Excellen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Oak and Leather Armchairs by De Coene Frères
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style armchairs is made of oak and leather. This is a Belgian work by De Coene Frères. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Blue Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Chateau Blue leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,387 / item
Pair of Russian Mahogany Foliate Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (1st ¬Ω 19th Cent) mahogany Armchairs with upholstered seat & carved foliate & rosettes on corner of back with sabre form front legs (Matching 6 SIDE CHAIRS: REG0922)
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
$21,000 / set
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
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 Armchairs
Early American Classical Style Maple Continuous Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Classical Style spindle back Maple Continuous Armchair
Measures 25" in width, 40" in height, 24" in depth. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is 25.5". Seat interior wid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Maple
$696 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic Fruitwood Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic fruitwood inlaid walnut arm chairs upholstered in beige satin with sleigh back above swan arm supports and reeded turned legs (c.1820) (Original Upholst...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood, Walnut
$65,000 / set
Pair of petite vintage armchairs upholstered in plush with tropics print
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of absolutely captivating vintage petite armchairs! They are done in beech and recently reupholstered in plush with tropical print, featuring mon...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
German Austrian Neoclassical Eagle Form Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
German Austrian neoclassical eagle form armchair, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold, Brass
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Italian Scroll Back Armchairs
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning one-of-a-kind pair of hand carved and painted antique Italian Neoclassical rollback scrolled arm chairs completely restored in contemporary 21st century styling with a modern Anglo-Indian taste. Each chair featuring an overflowing scroll back and arm, distressed antique cream painted...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / set
Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) white and gold painted and carved high back bergère with white upholstery.
Some loss to finish, minor stains on upholstery."
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
American Aesthetic Inlaid Gilt Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Printed suede American aesthetic inlaid gilt and upholstered 1930s armchair.
Measures: Arm 22 in
Seat 15.5 in.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian neoclassical walnut arm chairs with upholstered squared backs, flanking scrolled acanthus arms, upholstered seats with brass tacks, and terminating on turned bulbous ...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Located in Lucija, SI
Antique side armchair made in France about 1880
Very good condition for such old chair
Rare item
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with padded back and armrests within a channeled frame, enriched with stylized foliate and floral motives; the over-uphosltered seat over a deep seat rail and boldly reeded fron...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
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
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Onyx Black leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,387 / item
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
Late 19th Century Venetian Neoclassical gondola Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant and robust Venetian neoclassical gondola chair. Beautiful to embellish a corner of the house or for a desk table
Measure in cm: H 90\45 x W 48 x D 50.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Italy Cockpit Chair in Turned Walnut, Restore and Finish Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century, Italy cockpit chair in turned walnut, restore and finish shellac
new upholstery
Measures cm: H 70\45 W 67 D 67.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brown Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain Newark brown leather, this chair exudes timeless sophistication. The classic wingback design features curved arms, and stitched panel detailing with m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,228 / item
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian walnut chairs.
Outstanding large pair of antique Italian Louis XVI walnut chairs, armchairs or fauteuils ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$12,850 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Neoclassical armchairs. Karelian Birch with carved details
and central carved giltwood detail on the backrest.
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric High Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair. Item features a tall solid carved wood frame, unique upholstered wings, shapely legs, cream distressed f...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Malade Armchair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18th Century (1765) French Malade Armchair in walnut with linen fabric, post revolution.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Light Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Cuba Brown leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,387 / item
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
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
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
$2,577 / item
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Striped Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic patinated composition & birch Armchairs with sleigh form back & seat upholstered in red & blue striped cotton. ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
$28,000 / set
20th c. Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Birch Armchairs with Damask Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Swedish Neoclassical birch armchairs with pale damask upholstered seats, unmarked. These chairs are simply lovely. The sinuous lines of the arms and the crisp carved details...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
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
Mahogany, Fabric
$7,651 / set
Couple of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Wood and Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian vintage armchairs made entirely of wood, dating back to the 1800s.
The Italian vintage wooden armchairs have a very unique back, with two wooden earrings...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,912 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 18th century Italian Walnut & Cane Fauteuils, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of walnut and cane fauteuils in the neoclassical form, dating from the end of the 18th century and Italian in origin.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for anti...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Maroon Lacquer and Gold Damask Upholstery Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) X design maroon lacquered armchair with gilt floral trim and gold damask upholstery.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fine Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of custom upholstered arm chairs with intentionally distressed paint decorated frames in bluish taupe. The carved palmettes on the arm supports echo the ones on the crest rail...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
$4,596 / item
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.