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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Stylw Srolled Iron And Leather Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style scrolled leather and iron bench. It is not marked. The seat is a hard seat. It is in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Directory Mahogany & Suede Tri Corner Stools, 1795 - 1803
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of Iconic Stools from the the French Directoire period (1795 -1803). These Elegant and Exquisite Pair of French Directory period stools / benches have dramatic round tap...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Suede, Leather, Mahogany
$9,496 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood & Bronze X Base Benches / Ottomans - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French neo-classical style x base benches. They have a nice large scale. The caps appear to be bronze. The yellow upholstery is in nice condition. They are unmarked...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze
$2,236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted And Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted And Giltwood Bench.
Offered is a stunning Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style painted and giltwood bench professionally upholstered in a plush ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt Neo-Classical Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely vintage Italian carved and parcel gilt Neo-Classical benches with leopard upholstery. Very fine patina and carvings. Note: There is a tear in the upholstery on one bench. Sold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Gold Details
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench ,Savonarola, Throne.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads.
Offered is a handsome Italian Neoclassical style brass curule bench with lions heads on all corners terminating in paw feet. Our bench ha...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
Italian, Tuscany, Late Neoclassical Walnut & Upholstered Bench, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular frame with an upholstered drop-in seat raised on turned legs, the frame with shaped and turned "wings", all wood in light walnut
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Walnut
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Damask Gold & White Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker
A pair of graceful Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Benches made by Baker. These benches boast a substantial pres...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s to 1940s Giltwood bench. Strong and sturdy. Signed into the wood "Jansen" with numerals. Covered in an embroidered fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut And Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood benches from Tuscany. Each three seat bench is raised by four square cabriole legs with the f...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and gilt benches. Each bench is raised by finely carved giltwood hoof feet below the elegant...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
Located in Buchanan, MI
American tiger maple bench, great for hall way bench or bench at foot of bed. Seat height could be adjusted depending on the height of the cushion on...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Custom Made Neoclassical Style Metal Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This neoclassical style metal bench or stool with two curves and stretcher in between can be used for various seating purposes or at the foot of a bed. The base topped with a piece o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
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
Mid-Late 18th Century English Painted Settle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 18th century English painted settle. In very old paint - cream to grey with blue accents - expected losses & peeling. Large, comfortable, removable cushion. Cabriole legs en...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with slight finish loss due to age and use. Can be...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Hardwood
$630 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Outdoor Cast Aluminum State Seal Of Texas Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bench is cast in aluminum.
It bears the state seal of Texas on the back.
The seat is made of aluminum slats.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches
This pair of elegant benches was crafted in the second half of the 18th century in Central Italy. The structure o...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Camel Back Garden Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Georgian Camel back design carved teak slatted back garden bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pad upholstered in cli...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Teak
$10,211 / item
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
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1925, Italian bench was crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in the Florence workshop of P. Mazzetti. Incised maker's mark, item number, and artisan initials appear on the left corner of the rear base: "P. Mazzetti, Terre Cotta, Via Arentina 3E, Riproduzione Interdetta 345 Firenze".
Beautifully molded Plaster of Paris sphinx statues support...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Primitive Painted Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional example of an original condition 19th century Pine bench in old grey paint over the original red. A very nice tight solid bench in good to excellent condition with no rep...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Faux Leopard Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) ebonized benches with gilt trim and "X" form design with fluted legs and side arms and faux leopard upholstered seat (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Faux Fur
$32,500 / set
Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Gilt Iron Neo Classical Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single gilt iron neoclassical style bench with scrolled arms and faux alligator leather upholstered seat.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style bench. Severely handsome provincial neoclassical style dark stained wood bench with open double ‘X’ form back and circular metopes terminals at back and sides abov...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
$3,800
Single 19th Century Tabouret
Located in New York, NY
Small 19th Century tabouret on an x-shaped frame with turned armrests and ball feet.
The stool is upholstered in a light blue fabric with golden flowers.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,928 Sale Price
20% 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
Vintage Regency Cast Stone Garden Benches - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor or indoor space with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-style cast stone garden benches. Featuring elegant scrolled pedestal bases and a classic rectangular ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Stone
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
Pair of Stunning Neoclassical Iron Window Benches by Niermann Weeks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two elegant iron benches with a gorgeous slate and blue/green patina, neoclassical style with criss cross stretchers and upholstered seats. Niermann Weeks label underside.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
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 Stunning Neoclassical Iron Window Benches by Niermann Weeks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two elegant iron benches with a gorgeous slate and blue/green patina, neoclassical style with criss cross stretchers and upholstered seats. Niermann Weeks label underside.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Elegant Gold Gilt Neoclassical Revival Metal Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and elegant gold gilt iron bench with a high back and arms for comfortable seating. A perfect addition to a uniquely designed home! This would be perfect as a hall bench, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench. The frame is gilt metal, black painted with gold floral arrangements. Original seat fabric. Made in Italy. There is a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood and Ebonized Benches
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular seat upholstered in green and off white striped silk taffeta over a rail carved with ebonized bellflower garlands and supporting an outward scrolling armrest to one ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
French Restoration Mahogany and Upholstered Serpentine Bench
Located in New York, NY
Of double-serpentine form; covered in butter yellow horsehair with star-motif with silk rope trim; over a deep shaped apron centered by a foliate cusp; on casters.
Category
1840s Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
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
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic (Possibly Russian, mid 19th Century) karelian birch and fruitwood bench with flaired arms and tapered legs.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Fruitwood
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Benches. Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American flame mahogany floral needlepoint brass tacked hall benches resting on the original turned bulbous decorative carved feet with...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass
$10,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Italian Modern Neoclassical Wood, Brass and Iron Hall or Bedroom Bench
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Italian 19th century Neoclassical bench with sober, modern lines, pilaster form legs and gilt bronze lions paw feet. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches.
Cherry wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Cherry
German Neoclassical Creme Painted And Giltwood Bench From Schloss Seelowitz
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat . The frame with fan carved spandrel borders. Raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Estate of Martin Trust. Boston Ma. Schloss Seelowitz...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
$4,580
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. The structure is in lacquered wood in yellow ocher, gold, and ivory white and feature carved wing motifs and fluted legs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
$3,120 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Exquisite vintage Italian neoclassical painted settee. Stunning details include a carved musical motif of a lyre and trumpet on the front back and outside back, carved legs and finials. Large and deep enough to be a daybed for a smaller person.
Newly Reupholstered Down-filled Cushion in a Gorgeous Kate Spade Bow-Tie Patterned Velvet Chenille with Matching Bolsters. Truly Beautiful & Unique Italian Antique Neoclassical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre back terminated with eagles' heads, women's faces on the ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches
Located in IT
19th Century, six Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches.
Measures: 4 stools: D 46.5 x W 46.5 x H 51 cm
2 benches: D 46.5 x W 82 x H 51 cm
...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian, three-legged, neoclassical stools.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500 / set
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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