Neoclassical Benches
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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Heavy Cast Metal Bench W/ Rams
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian cast metal bench with ram form appointments and velvet upholstery. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
My shipping is running two to five weeks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,207 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Bronzed Iron X-base Leather Stools or Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of iron stools or curule benches featuring terracotta leather seat cushions. The x-form base has a dark bronzed patina powder coat finish that is smooth and textured. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Elegant Antique Pleated Velvet Upholstered Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The rectangular tops are mounted on separately made wide carved bow shaped frames ending in scrolled feet. Brass rosettes are attached to the scrolled feet that are raised on gilt wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Carved Wood Curcule Benches by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage curcule-style benches, each having a rectangular upholstered crown seat, on X-frame base, its legs carved with anthemion details ending with rosettes, joined by folia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Style X-Base Bronze Finish Form Bench, USA, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical style x-base form bench
USA, 1970's
Newly finished with an oil rubbed bronze patina.
Newly upholstered in micro fiber boucle
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,425 / item
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Neoclassical Stainless Steel & Brass Ram's Head Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage neoclassical steel and brass Ram's head bench by Maison Jansen.
This bench has a steel frame with three Ram's heads on both front & back. Supported by three X legs with brass...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French sofa bench, crafted around 1820, showcases the timeless sophistication of early 19th-century furniture design. Made from solid walnut, the bench feat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and feet. These bench are als...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Settle Bench Rustic American Entryway Furniture Bench Classic American Bench
Located in Rochester, NY
This bench is a must have with its knotted wood slatted back in a scalloped form with two scroll arms and complete with red and white plaid upholstery and pillows. The whole is raise...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Pine
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,700 / item
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Fine Neoclassical Bench
Located in New York, NY
A fine Neoclassical bench in a lyre form. Beautifully finished, exposed walnut frame with tight seat and sides. Upholstered in creme silk satin. An elegant piece to add seating to a...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your garden or entryway with the grandeur of a European villa with this magnificent vintage cast stone bench. This is no mere seat; it is a piece of sculptural art, designed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron, bronze and upholstered Neoclassical lyre back benches, circa 1940/60's. The benches feature wrought iron frames with stylized lyr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Empire Style Curule X-Frame Black Carved Wood Upholstered Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench. Item featured has a lightly distressed finish, rolled arms, and beautiful hand carvings throughout. Ci...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Dennis & Leen for Formations Furniture Neoclassical Cut Velvet Bench
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Furniture Neoclassical Cut Velvet Bench.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Trompe l'oeil Carved Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Italian window bench crafted in the neoclassical taste featuring carved plume feathers and swag. The trompe l'oeil bench is hand-carved from beech with an intentionally dist...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Twisted Tassle Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unveil a touch of exquisite Hollywood Regency glamour with this charming Vintage Twisted Tassel Vanity Stool, a delightful accent piece brimming with unique character. This elegant b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical X Style Steel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Steel and brass Neoclassical X bench with genuine white leather seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk
Located in London, GB
An original Nr. 3 Parkbänk designed by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk in the 1920s.
The cast iron ends to the bench show fine craftsmanship, with their design pulling away from t...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical style narrow bench with cut blue velvet fabric.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Mid Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Leather Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wrought iron Neoclassical bench with woven leather seat.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla. Item features a heavy cast aluminum construction, pierced f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver / bronze faux marbleized fabric. It is purported to be Italian. There is some age approp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,371 Sale Price
25% Off
Neoclassical Ebonized & Gilded Bench by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,790 / item
Baker Limited Edition Thomas Pheasant Milling Road Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional mahogany upholstered bench designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker in a limited edition series of 15 pieces. 1989-2002 As seen in architectural Digest.
Solid dark mahog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,500
19th-C. Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Giltwood Bench In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique neo-classical style Italian carved giltwood bench in the manner of Maison Jansen. The leopard velvet is new. There is chippiness to the gold leaf frame. Each arm i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
$1,496 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Black Italian Neoclassical Style Ebony Bench - Vintage Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical style ebonized bench made of hand crafted Giltwood, standing on six straight black wooden legs, in good condition. Newly upholstered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Fabric, Ebony
French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved-wood sofa bench with rushed seat from the 19th century. This antique bench from France has been beautifully carved with Neoclassical details, featuring a gracefully curved top rail which gives way to an open back with three widely-spaced back rests; all carved in a lyre motif. The top rail gently wraps to the sides, creating a tub-style effect. Hand-woven rushed seats give this piece a more casual comfort appeal. The wood skirt is a neat, straight line, and is raised upon four slender and curvy legs...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Chair Back Window Bench
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic chair back window seat with upholstered box seat in Honduran mahogany. Note the defining carved back rail.
American, New York, circa 1815.
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,800 Sale Price
37% Off
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench in the NeoClassical manner. Two benches are available. Priced for one bench.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Oak
$7,500 / item
Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,246 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of well made and dramatic Benches with fine Thebes type form. Carved scrolled frames with ribbed top ends and overall scalloped leafy borders. Curved tops and scrolled legs wi...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,400 / set
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches.
Walnut bleach wood and fabric.
Newly reupholstered .
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,950 / set
Swedish Neoclassical Style 1880s Painted Wood Bench with Carved Waterleaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century painted bench Circa 1880
Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 53" W x 18.25" D x 15" H
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood bench ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style White Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench.
Item features a cast concrete design, 3 part constru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Concrete
Italian Style "X" Bench with Chinoiserie Linen Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style "X" bench in a bleached walnut finish with brass knob details throughout. The bench is newly reupholstered in a soft faded chinoiserie style linen with nailhead trim de...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$950 Sale Price
34% Off
Italian Neo-Classic Style Cushioned Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) celadon painted bench with gilt trim and open side arms with a raised inSet Set cushion and ribbon carved fluted legs.
Antique condition.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Birch Veneer Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century Swedish bench seat constructed in the neoclassical or Swedish empire taste. The bench features a blonde birch ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Monumental 19th Century Northern Italian Hand Painted Bench
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand painted wood bench was made in Italy in the 19th century.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste,...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wood Bench with Solid Seat and Hand-Carved Detail on Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dubois bench by LF Upholstery is a hand-carved bench serving as an example of craftsmanship at its best. Available in choice of size in 3 different w...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Linen, Oak
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Long Upholstered Bench with Nail Head and Fluted Leg Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large 9' Neoclassical upholstered bench with nail head details and fluted brown finished legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Neoclassical Style Tapestry Upholstered Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish Neoclassical bench having reeded cast brass tapered legs and fabulous tapestry upholstery with royal shield motif.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Cream Painted Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French neoclassical cream painted bench the two backrests measure 22" H x 15.5" D, the seat cushion measures 27" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th
Antique - Decoration - 20th
Measures : 101x 47cm H:95 SH:45cm
Materals : Wood - Cane
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
Elegant Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Lyre Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage mahogany and upholstered neoclassical style bench having a marvelous lyre motife, brass accents, and beautiful legs that terminate in animal feet.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian Neoclassical style painted and gilt bench. This Italian 1920s Directoire style bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholstered with cream striated c...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Long Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) walnut long benches with turned tapered legs and upholstered seats (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
$18,000 / set
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway.
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,425 / item
Pair of Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency wrought iron curule benches made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms a...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and palatially scaled Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bench. This most impressive garden bench is raised on scrolled and fluted pawed legs abov...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench with Cast Bronze Swan Embellishments.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Molla, Niermann Weeks, Theodore Alexander, and Casa Bique. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $420 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $3,800.
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