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
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Paint Decorated Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Italian or French in the Louis XVI style. Originally carved dark wood in later deep gray paint overall. The square backs with ribbon and beaded crest rails and wide carved lyres deco...
Category
19th Century European 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
Pair of Ebonized Gold Decorated Carving Frames Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of neoclassical decorator chairs silk like fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Tripod Chair Thonet Kohn circa 1900 New Caning
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Tripod chair produced by Kohn, circa 1900.
Perfect condition new caning
Stamped and labeled.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
These finely sculpted fauteuils supported by curule-form bases, reflect the 'antique' influence of the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum during the 18th century. This form based on the antique Roman sella...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Single Neoclassical Armchair
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
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
German Austrian Neoclassical Eagle Form Armchair
Located in New York, NY
German Austrian neoclassical eagle form armchair, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold, Brass
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical armchairs.
Rosewood with fine giltwood carved details.
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Giltwood
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
Pair of Italian Piedmontese Rounded Back Carved and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Piedmontese (c.1785) open arm chairs with a rounded back having a carved floral crest, the frame carved with wheat, and the legs having a twisted fluting with light g...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Zebra Print Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI hot air balloon back Montgolfier zebra print fauteuil armchair. Item features upholstered armrests, nicely carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Walnut Armchairs, Italy, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of neoclassical carved walnut fauteuils with carved lyre shape backsplat, sitting on carved and fluted legs. Recently re-upholstered, Northern Italy, 18th century.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair.
Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Gold Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic (Neopolitan 18th century) open arm chairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on back rail with gold upholstered seat and back.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Armchair in Oak and Straw
By G. None
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak and straw armchair.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
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
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
Glimmering Show Stealer Heavy Brass Neoclassical Armchairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of neoclassical chairs in heavy brass by Mastercraft having seats of woven brass, stylish backs with a center medallion and a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Gold-plated Louis XVI chair from 1860
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origina...
Category
1850s German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Russian Oak Carved Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian (mid 19th Cent) oak carved Armchairs having a steeple form high back with an applied upholstered back panel, seat and arm rests
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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
Pair of Russian Neoclassic Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Russian parcel-gilt and painted mahogany armchairs in the neoclassic style. Each with scrolling arms and highlighted with paintwork to resemb...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Danish 18th Century Neoclassical White Painted Armchairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Each with an oval padded back above a large oval drop-in seat, both covered in striped woven silk and flanked by carved scrolled and padded arms, the apron carved with a Vitruvian sc...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
4 Fine French Art Deco Neoclassical Walnut Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four Fine French Art Deco Neoclassical walnut bridge armchairs.
Price is chair.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gold Painted Carved Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassic style white and gold painted round back carved armchair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) white and gold painted and carved high back bergère with white upholstery.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Russian Neo-Classic Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Neo-classic walnut armchairs with parcel gilt trim and scroll design arms and carving with a slip seat (circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Period Pair of Ashwood Armchairs with Carved Lyre Splat, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassical pair of ashwood armchairs with carved lyre splat, circa 1790.
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Italian Neoclassic Maroon Lacquer and Gold Damask Upholstery Armchair
Located in New York, 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 Russian Neoclassic Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Neoclassic (early 19th Century) parcel gilt and dark green painted armchairs with scrolled arms with bird heads and red damask silk upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XIX Chair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Louis xix chair
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its ori...
Category
1870s German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest, upholstered arms, the walnut frame with slight cabriole legs joined by a turned stretcher, 1st half of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Russian Neoclassic Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Neoclassic (early 19th Century) parcel gilt and dark green painted armchairs with scrolled arms and red damask silk upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair) (Similar to: 0...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical armchairs circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Neoclassical armchairs circa 1970
6 chairs same model also available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Russian neoclassical brass-mounted mahogany armchair, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic Fruitwood Arm Chairs
Located in New York, 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 Upholste...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood, Walnut
French Barrel Slipper Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant French Empire style barrel slipper chairs recovered in leopard velvet and satin French wreath symbol design on back. Extremely comfortabl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, 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
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style '19th Century' Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style '19th century' maple open armchairs with carved black lacquered mermaid on arms and beige upholstery.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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
American Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Bergère Armchair, New York, circa 1880
By Herter Brothers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An American mahogany parcel-gilt bergère armchair, New York, circa 1880, possibly by Herter Brothers. This very nice armchair has the arms carved and gilt lion heads, turned and gard...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Russian Mahogany Foliate Armchairs
Located in New York, 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
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Oval upholstered back with oval carved paterae and bellflower crestrail , carved downswept arms and serpentine upholstered seat raised on stop fluted tapered square legs , spade feet.
Category
1770s English Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Other
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
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 20555D/2
Pair "Fauteuils," or armchairs, en Gondoles, circa 1830-1835
New York
Mahogany (secondary woods: ash)
Each, 31 1/2 in. high, 21 1/8 in. wide, 21 1/8 in. deep (over...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere armchairs with carved molded reeded edges, floral corner decorative finials, flanking scrolled arms, floral corner rosettes, and terminating on the ori...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Twisted and Knotted Form Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A gorgeous pair of twisted armchairs, with cane backs. With plaid patterned upholstery.
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Russian Mahogany Scroll Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian (19th Cent) mahogany open scroll design Armchairs with gilt carved trim on back and arms and an upholstered seat
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Painted 19th Century Armchair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
Located in Troy, NY
Neoclassical green painted and gilt armchair with caned seat.
After a model by Jean-Joseph Chapuis.
The front legs retain their brass casters, the rear legs are missing the casters.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Period Russian or Austrian Neoclassical Walnut Chairs with Lion Motif
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Russian 19th century neoclassical armchairs in Klismos form with lion head arm termination.
-- Graceful, sturdy and modern large size
-- Russian or Austrian Biedermeier
...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Maple Armchairs Attributed Pelagio Palagi
Located in Essex, MA
Each with tablet crestrail with inlaid anthemion , the arms with carved griffon supports all raised on carved cabriole legs with hoof feet. These chairs are diminutive. Newly covered...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian neoclassical period painted and parcel-gilt armchairs from the late 18th century, with padded backs, out-curved arms, gilt medallions, fluted tapering legs and upho...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Russian Neoclassic Karelian birch winged armchair upholstered in green striped silk with scrolled sides on splayed legs with casters (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Silk
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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