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 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
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 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
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 Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Painted Wood, Original Upholstery
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
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
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 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
Early 19th Century armchairs
Located in Stockholm, 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
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
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
By Sidney Lawrence Brackett
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x armchairs Drexel Heritage Furnishings Inc. USA By Shirley Brackett
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Italian Neoclassical Armchairs by Thomasville Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Italian Neoclas...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of neoclassical style armchairs come from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered armchairs, shabby chic effect, are covered with original For...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream French Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs (A). Item features dream and gold gilt finish, solid wood f...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Set of 2 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful set of two armchairs in a stunning blue. It may be of interest that this set was manufactured as a custom order and the customer had made a funny variation in one of the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
Pair Of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Scroll back of generous proportions. Gilded details at top of back. Scroll arms with acanthus carving. Raised on turned tapered legs. Casters. Manly size scale.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of Antique French 19th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully carved exquisite neoclassical pair of walnut French chairs handcrafted in the early 19th century. Each chair consists of an elegantly carved wood frame with acanthus lea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Conversation set, Set of 3, Brown Jordan Tamiami Patio chairs and a side table
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Mid Century Brown Jordan
Tamiami patio armchairs Tan color and matching side table. aluminum frames and vinyl strapping. This set is built well and durable. Very good vintage...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
Pair of Rose Tarlow Painted Parcel Gilt Brighton Armchairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of lacquer painted armchairs by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House, Hollywood, CA. Known as Brighton armchairs they feature a carved decorative...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of American West Leather Armchairs
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 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
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
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
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
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
Romantic Pair of Elegant French Neoclassical Armchairs with Bronze Figural Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in France, these French inlaid mahogany neoclassical armchairs or fauteuils are incredible works of art having original petit point tapestry seats, exceptional bronze figurine...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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
Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Set of Faldistori, Savonarola Armchair and Footstool or Bench in forged and wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments.
The Acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze
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
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
Upholstery, Birch, Fabric
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
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
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
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
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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