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Neoclassical Chairs

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
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

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Wicker

French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French neoclassic dining chair with hand-painted woven wicker back and sculpted legs.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Baker Furniture Vintage Cane and Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s pecan wood open armchair having a cane seat above x form cross stretchers by Baker Knapp and Tubbs.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Faux Bamboo

6 New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Wooden Hitchcock Style chairs with a deep dark rich color. Hand Stenciled design with heavy woven rush seats... the patination of the chairs i...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professionally upholstered in a Champagne Donghia...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volute...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style walnut armchair with velvet seat.
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs. Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs. New light violet silk upholstery. Similar c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century hand carved painted and parcel gilt Neoclassical armchairs in royal blue velvet. These chairs are also available C.O.M.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Modern Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Modern neoclassical style brass chiavari chair. This stunning Italian Chiavari chair is newly upholstered in a lovely white mohair fabric. Perfect flanking a console ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Stenciled New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four stenciled new England hitchcock style or fancy chairs. The condition for the age is very good - a rich deep patination from years of careful wear. The painting / stencil is of l...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Paint

Pair. Neoclassic Dining, Side, Accent Chairs Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical side, or dining chairs, constructed of metal with faux gilt decoration, and chic leopard print seat cushions. The chairs are in very good, or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek to contrast with the curves of the interior of the arm and back, which provide a tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Italian Painted and Giltwood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Venetian giltwood and painted armchair. Newly upholstered and is strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Set of Six Neoclassical Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of neoclassical klismos style mahogany dining chairs by Henredon. The set features a dramatic dark polished finish near ebony in c...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Ten Oak Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Uttermost
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of ten oak dining chairs with a dramatic klismos style shaped back. Made by Uttermost with a natural oak frame having a subtle cerused style finish. Excellent joinery an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

CASA BIQUE White Tessellated Marble Neoclassical Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of neoclassical style side chairs by Casa Bique, of Thomasville, North Carolina, USA. Solid wood frame with tessellated white marble veneers, high backs, pink velvet like fabr...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

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Marble

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Sublime Neoclassical Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 7 Sublime Neoclassical Mahogany Dining Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 37" high a...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Chair by Palladio
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclasssical style metal chair by Palladio. This stunning versatile chair is the perfect entrance hall chair, side chair, vanity chair, dressing room chair...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Metal

New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs, Set of Six, Most likely Connecticut, Circa 1840 The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new Correggio silk fabric. "Nana" chair slightly smaller than "Poppa" chair measuremen...
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Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six shiny gold dining chairs after Versace. The chairs feature thick gilt metal or gilded metal frames made in the neoclassical taste. The chair backs have greek colu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 "FERN & BLACKBERRY" Cast Iron Garden Seats, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary "FERN & BLACKBERRY" cast iron garden seats stamped on the back FS. The pattern originated in the Coalbrookdale Company Firms catalo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hand Carved Neoclassical Chair in Cherrywood and Yellow Silk
Located in Ross, CA
Neoclassical-style cherry wood dining /desk/side chair in yellow silk upholstery. The is carved with serpents entwined in a double circular pattern, the legs are curved and flared.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of Six
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Cerused Wingback Chair with Celadon Cut Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! The cerused finish is original as is the celadon cut velvet. The velvet is vintage and shows moderate wear. Patina! It is unmarked. Arm; 27.5 Seat; 20”. I am ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Backless Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of Italian hall chairs made in the neoclassical style. The chairs feature a backless design having decorative molded raised arms ending with large greek keys topped...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

George II Library Wing Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is unusual in that it has extremely generous proporti...
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18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Feathers

Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery . we have one more chair like this slightly different size .
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of Hooker Neo...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Wood

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot...
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18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Plitman Banquet Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and upholstered with client’s own fabric. Bespoke sizing, d...
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16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Charla Dining Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charla dining chair is a splendid and stylish chair with boundless elegance. This marvelous chair design is the perfect example of timeless lines w...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dining Chairs Ellipse Upholstered Red Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Dining Chairs Ellipse Upholstered Beige Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's. The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking ...
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1830s English Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Italian Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 19th Regency upholstered armchairs with finely carved decoration featuring ebony & gilt finish over hand carved details. The back an...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of Italian neoclassical style brass Chiavari side chairs. This stunning pair of Italian Chiavari chairs are newly upholstered in a lovely shade of blue mohair. Perfect f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Chiavarina Chairs in Cherry Wood and Straw Seat, Early 20th Century, Set of Four
Located in Parma, IT
Set of 4 classic "Chiavarina" chairs early 20th century. Cherry wood frame with "crosse" backrest, turned front legs and "saber" back legs "seat with "willow laths" fine stuffing. E...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Straw, Cherry

Greenapple Chair, Ellipse Chair, Set 6 Chairs, Blue-Grey, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ellipse chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Linen

Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bergère Chair in Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Italian neoclassical style carved bergère chair. The frame is painted ivory with turquoise contrasting color. The leopard velvet is recent.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs with Cast Bronze Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so elegant! This is a pair of late 19th century Italian neo-classical style arm chairs. The frame is a carved mahogany with peg construction. The grey linen blend upholster...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron and Brass Curule Chairs, 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
Four wrought iron metal mesh classical style curule form chairs ( three side chairs and one armchair ) with brass urn finials at top posts in overall nicely aged original surface. Lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair of neoclassical style spoon back slipper chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Black frames with beig...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Pair of Neoclassic Style Arrow Splat Side Chairs w/Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Neoclassical carved and painted wood accent chairs, with upholstered seats, from the mid 20th century. These vintage chairs from France feature beautiful arrow carve...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted Italian armchairs in Neoclassical style having gilt detail, a rounded back, upholstered seat and curvaceous arms.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Neoclassical chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Chiavari, Greenapple, Modenese Gastone, and Dos Gallos Studio. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $38,500 while the average work can sell for $3,630.

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