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
Period: 20th Century
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
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
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
Pair of White Leather + Brass Pompeii Armchairs by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare white leather and brass ‘Pompeii’ armchairs designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. These Neoclassical chairs feature elegant curved backrests and white leather ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Neoclassical Empire Style Curule Leg Ebonized Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Empire style curule leg armchair featuring an ebonized lacquer finish. Decorated with neoclassical gilt embellishments depicting mermaids and mythi...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Linen
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 conditi...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Provincial Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical provincial style caned armchairs, each with shaped crest rail above tapering rectangular caned back with down scrolling arms above a halfmoon seat on tapering sq...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Wide Mahogany Armchairs by Baker with Jack Lenor Larsen Textile
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the Baker Furniture Company, this pair of capacious mid-century armchairs features wide curved frames of mahogany loosely inspired by the Far East. The seat and center backrest ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Rolling Upholstered Southwest Ikat Armchair by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully upholstered armchair by Baker Furniture Company. This Classic Baker chair is upholstered in a thick ikat or southwest print in orange, b...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Early 20th Century "Neo-Classic" Arm Chairs, Exceptional Large Size
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair early 20th century "Neo-Classic" arm, chairs exceptional large size.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Baltic Neoclassical Style Mahogany Fauteuil with Ormolu Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical style mahogany open arm chair/fauteuil with ormolu mounts, rounded tapering legs, and navy blue upholstery, 20th century.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 neo classic oak armchairs circa 1950
to fully restore.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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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