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
Number in Set: Single Piece
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Category
1780s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great ...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Maple
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new animal print upholstery. Straight clean lines to the three slatted backs with beautiful draping garlands across the c...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New laminate over silk blend upholstery with a Chinoise...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Campanino Chiavari chair in black lacquered walnut, designed by Gaetano Descalzi and produced by Fratelli Levaggi, this edition dates back to...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th century desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century desk chair in original vintage condition.
Category
19th Century Slovak Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair
Mahogany,
Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support,
Square seat, saber feet.
England or Northern Europe,
mid or late 19th century
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the Klismos chair...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
21st Century Green and White Deluxe Chair by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Created by the skilled craftsmen of Modenese Gastone Interiors, this dining chair, part of the Deluxe collection, presents a curved wooden structure with white finish, silver leaf ap...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful aged French leather and walnut neoclassical desk or boudoir dressing table chair, in original leather with lovely brass tacking and stunning bronze jabots, with an acanthus...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sedia con braccioli in legno di noce risalente all'inizio del 1900
Located in MIlano, IT
Sedia interamente in legno di noce con braccioli lavorati, così come la seduta e lo schienale.
Risalente all'inizio del 1900.
Buone condizioni, qualche segno del tempo.
Misure in cm ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style walnut armchair with velvet seat.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker, 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 ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian Modern Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
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. Our Italian brass chair is ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Paint
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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 .
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
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. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Dining Chairs Ellipse Upholstered Red Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Dining Chairs Ellipse Upholstered Beige Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Tessellated Bone Chairs with Brass Rams Heads by Enrique Garces
Located in North Miami, FL
Tessellated bone gives these circa 1980's Enrique Garces Neoclassical side chairs with brass rams heads a fresh modern spin. Upholstered in cream linen, we imagine these as a pair pl...
Category
1980s Colombian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bone
18th C. Pair of Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Grand Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Armchairs. These gracefully designed chairs are supported by two tapered square back legs and two carved rosettes abov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish black neoclassical, 19th century, Sweden. An armchair made in Sweden during the 19th century in the neoclassical style. Black paint...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
Made to order skirted slipper chair. As shown with cotton velvet and cut velvet contrast outside back.
How we work
Made t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Neoclassical Marquetry Desk Chair in the Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular Italian Neoclassical style desk chair, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, late 19th c. Exquisite marquetry veneer in rosewood, satinwood and other decorative woods. Front fully decorated with intricate inlaid marquetry foliate designs, back featuring a centered foliate cartouche and corner cartouches rising on four elegant squared tapering legs finished with the original brass castor cups.
The shape and the inlaid designs are similar to those on pieces of furniture produced by Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738-1814), the foremost cabinet-maker in late 18th-century Milan. Maggiolini and his workshop specialized in marquetry scenes inspired by antiquity, based on drawings by late 18th-century artists and designers such as Andrea Appiani...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts.
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Set of Four Neoclassical Chairs, Switzerland 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of four Neoclassical Chairs, Switzerland 19th century.
These unique chairs are made of cherry wood. The slightly bent backrests are decorated with hand-carved decor. At the uppe...
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering.
Two-tones wood frame.
By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Rococo Dining Chair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimpse to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving woo...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dark Walnut Dining Chair with Armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
High-end palaces need high-end furniture, and the mission of Modenese Gastone Interiors is to serve this purpose. This majestic shiny dining ...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wooden Base Neoclassic, 6609
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair with wooden base and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest that hugs you and enhances the comfort.
On the back there is a stylish leather brown handle with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Side Chiar in Walnut Finish and Ivory Satin New 18th Century by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embellish your dining room with a curved-lines neoclassical side chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This refined seating element, commonly used in bespoke interior projects, present...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Classic Elizabeth I Armchair in Carved Wood and Patinated Fine Gold Leaf
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
This is one of the most premium armchairs of Bessa´s collection. Worthy of the grandeur of an empire, it is made with the most premium fabrics on the market, admirably h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Modern Plathea Dining Chairs Dark Blue Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pleathea Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Plathea creates an elegant, classic comfort in your dining room. Upholstered in dark blue ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6010
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin chair with caned seat. These chairs are made in Alder with a variety of finishes. Can be made with a caned seat or with an upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom bobbin chair, as shown as armchair. Can also be made as a side chair. Can be made with a caned seat or an upholstered seat. Custom finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cane
Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Armchair Bright Green Upholstery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful wood faux bois armchair with cane back and bright green upholstered seat. A Hollywood Regency staple, faux bois furniture is a highly ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century walnut chair, 1900s
Walnut chair with studded seat, worked legs and tips.
Dating back to the early 1900s.
Go...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Greenapple, GF Modern, Modenese Gastone, and Chiavari. 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 $28,500 while the average work can sell for $3,245.
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