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
Period: 20th Century
Italian Neoclassical Window Bench
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian neoclassical window bench with deep set, buttoned turquoise uph top, mirrored mounted parcel gilt frame.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the later part of the 20th century. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Painted Wrought Iron Brass Curule X Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Painted Wrought Iron Brass Curule X Bench Stool. Item features distressed painted finish, wrought iron construction, brass accents. Circa Mid to Late...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
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-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
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Long X-Based Bench In Gold Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A classic piece! This is a long, neo-classical style hardwood bench with gold velvet upholstery. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The frame of the base has a dar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style curule form beech wood benches, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
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
Giltwood, Velvet
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...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
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
Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat. Item features solid wood construction, "antiqued/distressed" finish, saber legs, stamped "Made in Italy...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches from the early 20th century, with carved Vitruvian scroll frieze, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This pair of French Neoclassical...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Italian Regency Neoclassical Bronze Lion Head Paw Feet Steel Curule Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Head Paw Feet Steel Curule Bench . Item features a cowhide leopard print cushion with interior springs, heavy steel metal frame with br...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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
Pair of French Neoclassical Bronze Benches /Ottomans Kravet Cashmere Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Bronze Benches /Ottomans Kravet Cashmere Upholstery
France, 1950s
A stunning pair of French neoclassical bronze benches/ ottomans, originating from the 1950s, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Each piece features a harmonious rectangular design, graced with recently reupholstered seats in luxurious Kravet Cashmere fabric.
The ottomans stand...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Lawyers or Lobby Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An especially handsome early 20th c. Lawyers bench of striking Tiger Oak with unusual arrow back & arms, heavy bronze as well as mortis & tenon joinery u...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Vintage Neoclassical Style Curule Savonarola Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Curule Savonarola Wrought Iron Bench. Item features shapely curule/savonarola form base, wrought iron construction, distressed finish, very nice vintage it...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
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 Custom Upholstered Down-filled Cushion in a Gorgeous Bow-tie Patterned Velvet Chenille with Matching Bolsters. Truly Beautiful & Unique Italian Antique Neoclassical...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Outdoor Garden Bench Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Outdoor Garden Bench Pedestals. Item features 2 concrete double baluster pedestals for a garden be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Cement
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
Soft Gray Vanity Bench w/ Contemporary Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
The legs have a graceful, tapered profile. The sturdy construction includes side & central stretchers for support.
The custom painted finish is handpainted in layers of gray tones as...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
CASA BIQUE Green/Black Tessellated Marble Neoclassical Vanity Bench
By Casa Bique
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style vanity bench by Casa Bique, of Thomasville, North Carolina, USA. Solid wood frame with tessellated green/black marble veneers, pink velvet like fabric upholstere...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Marble
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table Attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Bronze and Iron Bench/ Table attributed to Oscar Bruno Bach. Classic design, Quality casting, super stylized. Not certain if wood top is original.Wood be amazing marble or s...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Maison Jansen Style Italian Metal & Gilt Bronze Benches in Leopard Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Who doesn’t love a pair of Maison Jansen style benches in leopard velvet! The cushions are new and are almost 3” thick. The swan appointments...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Giltwood and Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved giltwood and painted Italian style reproductions. Newly upholstered. Strong and sturdy. Priced per bench.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
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
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
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Style Bronze Mounted Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This elegant bench by Theodore Alexander features a wrought iron frame with a vibrant (not all black) finish adorned by openwork accented by bronze rosettes and classical scrolls end...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought 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
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
Cerused Oak Neoclassical Style Benches Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Cerused oak neoclassical style benches or loveseats. The benches have newly covered fabric seats with each having 8 legs.
Category
1990s Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Italian Neoclassical Style Mahogany Cane Seat Bench Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 20th century Italian mahogany two seat bench or settee. The bench is crafted in the neoclassical taste featuring a square back with Greco Roman column motif splats. Th...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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
XXth Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Lacquered Wood Stools
Located in IT
This gorgeous pair of stools was made in Piedmont (northern Italy) in the early twentieth century in Neoclassical style. Their structure is in carved wood and lacquered in shades of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
Fine Italian Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine wood carved Italian style giltwood bench. Upholstered in Janet Yonati silk velvet. Fine vintage reproduction.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
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 Neoclassical X-Frame Upholstered Benches, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair of Neoclassic X-frame upholstered benches, 20th century. Metal frames with matte silver finish and impressed floral design. Slip seat cushions upholstered in pony hair.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Modern Solid Patinated Bronze Smoky Glass-Top Low Tables/Benches
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of modern patinated bronze smoky glass-top low tables/benches
These are currently low tables but could easily have a cusion made making them a pair of benches...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze
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
Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom serpentine shaped bench made with antique Italian painted and parcel gilt fluted legs with capital feet. The bench is newly upholstered in chestnut colored leather with self c...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Italian Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century large scale neo-classical style Italian iron and leather bench. It has a distressed saddle colored leather, and the iron frame is in very good condition. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
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
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
Set of Two Chairs, a Round Table and a Seat Bench, Made in Wood by Don Shoemaker
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Set of two chairs, a round Table and a Seat bench.
made in wood by Don Shoemaeker in Mexico
It has detachable parts that do not need screws to fasten
cueramo wood and granadillo
...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood
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
Ebony, Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage Wrought-Iron Diana the Huntress Pattern Garden Bench with Upholstery
By Molla
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Molla painted wrought iron upholstered garden bench from the mid-20th century depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt and her arrows. Created in the midcentury, this exquisite iron bench features a nicely weathered painted finish. Revealing its neoclassical influence, the nicely curved back is adorned with arrow motifs in its upper section that give us a hint about the character depicted below in each pierced splat. We are indeed in the presence of Diana, goddess of the moon and of the hunt, also known as Artemis in Greek mythology. Dressed in her typical garment and showcasing the moon crescent on her head, she is ready to draw an arrow from her quiver. One of her canine companions is placed behind her. Both of them are surrounded by delicate foliage reminding us of Diana's taste for the outdoors. Two scrolling open arms flank the rectangular seat, recovered with a new upholstery. The ensemble is raised on eight slightly splaying legs. With its neoclassical theme and weathered patina, this American painted bench...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
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
To Die for Gorgeous Neoclassical Swan Motif Black Iron and Brass Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One of the swankiest benches we've ever seen having ebonized iron frame with solid brass cross stretchers, detailing on the 6 elegant legs including capped feet, and poetic swan deco...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Bench Settee attributed to Molla
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian neoclassical style cast aluminum figural bench settee attributed to Molla. Listing features heavy cast aluminum construction, pierced filigree de...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Aluminum
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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